Registered Nurse | Endocrinology | Portland, ME

SUMMARY:  

The ambulatory care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing comprehensive care management in outpatient settings, including both primary and specialty care. To ensure a strong emphasis on delivering patient- and family-centered care, this role involves a highly collaborative relationship with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. 

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 tea