Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Overview --------

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western, and Midcoastal 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 high-quality clinical services.

Position Summary ----------------

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing primary healthcare to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education, and counseling. Works according to Maine State Rules and Regulations following established Policies and Procedures as required and within established scope of practice. Must be a friendly, energetic, and team-oriented person looking for a long-term commitment. Proficient use of an EMR system, excellent communications skills, and pediatric experience are a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities -----------------------------

The following are the key duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner:

• Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
• Performs physical exams on all age-appropriate patients.
• Obtains and documents patients medical history.
• Identifies health risk factors.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats acute illnesses.
• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats chronic illnesses.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, procedures, i.e., laboratory work, x-rays, EKG.
• Prescribes medications and non-pharmacological therapies based on the patients diagnoses, health history, and age.
• Applies standardized care guidelines in clinical practice.
• Provides patient and/or family with health education and counseling and referrals to appropriate healthcare professionals and community resources.
• Assesses and documents patient and/or family psychosocial issues.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health team to plan optimal care for the patient.
• Works with the patient and family to formulate a patient treatment and education plan.
• Provides follow-up care, determines effectiveness of the treatment plan, reassesses, and changes the plan as needed.
• Documentation meets all standards and policies.
• Functions as a patient and family advocate.
• Consults with physicians and/or other health care providers when appropriate.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals as indicated.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Stays current with medical advancements, new technology, new drugs through continuing education classes, society meetings, professional journals, etc.
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Attends required departmental, organizational, and medical staff committee meetings as appropriate.
• Assists with development and implementation of specific policies and procedures.

Customer Service ----------------

The Nurse Practitioner is expected to provide exceptional customer service to all individuals, including patients, families, and internal and external customers. This includes:

• Maintaining a pleasant and helpful demeanor and presenting a professional appearance at all times.
• Consistently initiating interaction to provide assistance to individuals who may not be direct customers of the employee.
• Taking appropriate action to recover from a service difficulty, ensuring that the necessary action is taken to affect a resolution to the customers problem.
• Conducting all work activities with respect for coworkers, including the maintenance of a pleasant and professional environment, fostering calmness during stressful situations.
• Interacting with supervisory personnel in a professional, supportive, and courteous manner, venting emotions appropriate to time and place.
• Demonstrating a commitment to service by consistent attendance and punctuality, scheduling absences according to departmental requirements, and incurring unplanned absences only when unavoidable circumstances exist.

Qualifications --------------

The following are the qualifications for the Nurse Practitioner position:

• Organizational Requirements:
• Meets dress code standards; attire is professional, neat, and clean.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Wears identification while on duty.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the facility.
• Confidentiality:
• Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
• Consistently maintains confidentiality of all information gained during the course of employment, respecting the privacy of others.
• Understands and maintains the confidentiality of information communicated directly from the supervisor, including discussions of a counseling nature.
• Follows policies and procedures related to medico-legal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence, and informed consent.
• Copies records according to policy, assuring the appropriateness of the individual requesting information from the record prior to copying, faxing, or phoning any portion of the record.
• Safety:
• Demonstrates an understanding of fire and electrical safety, infection control, body mechanics, and related areas, as appropriate to position.
• Attends mandatory in-services on fire safety, electrical safety, infection control, and body mechanics.
• Successfully completes competency-based training in each area.
• Follows all employee health procedures, incident reporting, and infection control requirements at all times, as appropriate to the position.
• Maintains a safe work environment and performs duties of the position in a manner consistent with ensuring the safety of self and others.
• Identifies safety needs in areas outside own work environment, recommending corrective action as appropriate.
• Expense Control:
• Performs job duties in a manner that maximizes expense control.
• Uses supplies, equipment, and utilities in an expeditious manner.
• Consistently recommends methods to control costs while maintaining a high degree of customer service.
• Performs job tasks efficiently and effectively resulting in no unplanned overtime.
• Regulatory Requirements:
• Current Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse License in the State of Maine.
• Masters Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• National Certification as a Nurse Practitioner or certification eligible.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Current ACLS Certification preferred.
• Current PALS Certification preferred if caring for Pediatric patients.
• Current DEA with no restriction.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR/EHR.
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Physical Demands:
• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, see following description.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Employment Status -----------------

Central Maine Healthcare is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Know Your Rights ----------------

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