Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Geriatric Medicine

Summary

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. This person will work in the nursing home setting providing care to post-acute and long-term care patients.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

• Current NP/PA license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• BLS certification required.
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to effectively establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with staff physicians, nursing and allied health professionals, other hospital staff and patients. Act as a liaison between medical and other staff.
• 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/PA Practice.
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner.
• Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live, work within our healthcare system and have a passion for providing high-quality, comprehensive and compassionate care, LincolnHealth is the place for you.

The natural beauty and quality of life in our region is one of many great reasons to join LincolnHealth. We're set amidst Maine's legendary coastal region, with miles of oceanfront, rivers and streams, mountains and thousands of acres of forested woodlands. With countless healthy activities to fill every season, if you love the outdoors you'll love it here with us!

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information, please contact Sherri Jones, Recruiter sherri.jones@mainehealth.org or 207-563-4277