Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Primary Care
MaineHealth
- Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Current nursing license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
- Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- BSN required; MSN preferred.
- Minimum three years of professional nursing experience.
- Two years of Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant experience preferred but not required.
- Current BLS certification.
- Knowledge of advanced practice of nursing, professional nursing theory, practices and regulations related to evaluating and providing patient care, and professional ethics related to the delivery of nursing care.
- Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care recommendations.
- Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters.
- Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of NP Practice.
- Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
- Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.