Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond.  As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community.  Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day.  Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
 

Position Summary
 

At Martin’s Point, we believe we can take the best care of our patients and health plan members when we take great care of our employees. If you are passionate about using your skills to create a healthy community and ready to thrive on a team that appreciates you and your work, we want to hear from you!

We offer temporary, full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities across our 6 health care centers located in Southern Maine and in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Martin’s Point provides primary care for the whole family, as well as specialty care (sports medicine and cardiology) and services like lab, pharmacy, and radiology. Apply today to learn more about current opportunities! Part-time and full-time Registered Nurses are eligible for a sign-on bonus, up to $2,000!

Health care center locations: Biddeford, Brunswick, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, and Portsmouth, NH.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively with all members of the care team to provide world class service to both the patients and staff of Martin’s Point. The RN coordinates the delivery of primary and specialty care services to assure the highest quality of care while efficiently utilizing available services and resources.  This position provides excellent customer service in a timely manner resulting in improved patient care, satisfaction, and provider efficiency (availability and appointment access). The RN performs independent assessments (within scope of practice), provides patient education, and demonstrates initiative and creative problem solving to address patient concerns.

As a MPHC Registered Nurse, you will:

• Triage telephone calls applying standard protocols for disposition, i.e., schedule an appointment, refer to urgent/emergency room, or offer home advice (knowledge base/scope of practice to support the various types of patient population and services:  OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Surgical, Cardiac)
• Communicate with patient via telephone or portal and assess patient need using standard protocols in order to coordinate appropriate care and next steps
• Review upcoming scheduled appointments to identify chronic disease patients.  Analyzes the patient record for gaps in care and takes appropriate action to facilitate closure of these gaps.
• Coordinates with internal providers, external specialty providers, community-based health care resources, urgent care centers and/or hospitals to maintain continuity of patient care (e.g., care coordination, patient navigation)
• Prioritizes and schedules specialty/primary care services to meet patient needs while maximizing available resources.
• Performs independent patient assessment to determine the level and urgency of specialty/primary care services, including clinical triage utilizing standard protocols for disposition.
• Provides education regarding specialty diagnosis, procedures, medications, risk factor modifications, exercise prescription and follow up activities/care to patients and/or family members by phone, portal communication or face to face
• Partners collaboratively with providers, clinical support, patient service representatives, clinical quality specialist RN’s and the population health nurses to support and improve quality outcomes and care navigation and to address gaps in care.

Education/Experience:

• Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience; at least one year as nurse responsible for independent decisions (such as inpatient medical/surgical experience, triage nurse, home health nurse, clinical specialist, or other subspecialty)

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in Maine
• BLS required
• ACLS required for Cardiac Nurse

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Earned Time (begins accruing on first day of employment!)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee Referral Program bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite gym in Portland, annual gym reimbursement for other locations
• Annual bonus based on organizational goals
• Foodsmart Nutrition Wellness Program

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: [email protected]