Clinical Assistant RN - Vascular Insititute, Part Time

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Assistant RN to join our team at the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute office!

PartTime 20 Hours Per Week Benefits Eligible! Join our team with a consistent MondayFriday schedule. No weekends or holidays! Choose between 8 or 10hour shifts to fit your lifestyle while enjoying great benefits.

Position Summary:

The RN Clinical Assistant is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the physician office setting utilizing the Nursing Process taking into account the biophysical psychosocial environment selfcare educational needs of the patient family and/or significant other(s). Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Medical Group (CMMG). The RN Clinical Assistant practices in accordance with CMMGs Clinical Policies and Procedures and operates within the Maine Nurse Practice Act. The RN Clinical Assistant acts as the patients advocate manages supplies equipment and sophisticated instrumentation promotes teamwork with staff physicians and personnel in other departments; and supports the values of CMMG. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the practice. Provides care that reflects initiative flexibility and responsibility indicative of professional expectation with a minimum of supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with the providers about changes in patients status symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum of 6 months of RN experience
• Current RN license within the state of Maine
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• IV Certification preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care evaluates outcomes consults with the providers as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs a headtotoe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This may include pediatric adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform office diagnostic testing as ordered.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories conditions treatments responses and assessment of changes.
• Maintains infection control standards for exam/procedure rooms cleans disinfects etc.

What Its Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members growth and health. That why we prioritize work/life balance communitybased wellness initiatives and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Basic Life insurance at no cost

Supplemental Life insurance

Longterm disability insurance

401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans

Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance

Family leave program for Parental Leaves

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing boating along the coast and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions residents can embark on day trips to Boston North Conway New Hampshire and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family with safe communities and great public and private schools.

About Central Maine Healthcare:

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400000 people living in central western and Midcoast Maine. CMHs hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute a regional trauma program LifeFlight of Maines southern Maine base the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other highquality clinical services.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity we look forward to reviewing your application!