Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine at InterMed

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Possesses the clinical competencies necessary to perform the essential tasks of a Registered Nurse (RN). 

• Gathers and updates relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type. 

• Carries out clinical tasks based on assessment or standing order(s): 

• Medication and/or vaccine administration 

• Performs diagnostic screenings 

• Accurately collects and prepares specimens for testing 

• Performs in-office clinical procedures 

• Places and reviews orders within EMR 

• Relays lab/test results or recommendations to patient via phone, portal or in-person 

• Provides patient and/or family education 

• Documents accurately, appropriately and timely into patients’ chart 

• Responds and provides treatment for urgent or acute patient situations based on prioritization skills and knowledge of potential complications. 

• Coordinates patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospital or acute care. 

• Consistently adheres to applicable industry standard guidelines 

• Demonstrates knowledge of department protocols, policies and procedures 

• Completes mandatory educational requirements and maintains required certifications. 

• Maintains strict confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) guidelines and InterMed policies. 

• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, vision and values of InterMed. 

MISSION AND VALUES: 

• Follows InterMed’s mission to provide patient-centered primary care, putting the patient first to deliver high quality, high value care. 

• Provide the highest quality care to our patients with a level of service that exceeds their expectations. 

• Maintain a positive attitude and always treat our patients and each other with dignity and respect. 

• Insist on honesty and integrity from each other and our business partners. 

• Make teamwork a core component of our relationships between physicians, staff, and patients. 

• Embrace change to better serve our patients. 

• Use business practices that feature individual accountability and group responsibility to ensure delivery of high value healthcare. 

• Have fun as we carry out our mission to serve. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Required education: ADN or BSN from an accredited institution 

• Experience: 0+ years of experience 

• Required license/Certifications: 

• Unencumbered active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maine 

• BLS required within 6 weeks of hire 

• Demonstrates excellent professional judgement, phone skills and prioritization decision-making skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient care needs 

• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations 

• Professional appearance and demeanor 

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft applications, electronic medical record (EMR) experience preferred