Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant (MA) - Infectious Disease

Description

Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 38300

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for LPNs:

• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)
• 1-3 years of experience eligible for $7,500 (full time)
• 3+ years of experience eligible for $10,000 (full time)
• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time LPN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

This RN position will support our Infectious Disease and Travel Clinic located in South Portland, Maine. Our office has gained 5 new physicians in the last 3 years and is looking for additional clinical staff. The responsibilities in this role for the selected candidate would be managing our IV antibiotic monitoring program, administering travel vaccines to our world traveling patients, assist with the patient discharge lists for multiple hospitals, performing prior authorizations along with medication refills and ensuring our community of patients are well taken care of. We see patients for all sorts of diagnosis such as STI/HIV, bone infections, chronic UTI's, or just a surgery wound that won't heal. Between our traveling patients and different type of wounds/infections, it keeps it interesting.

We have two locations, one in South Portland and one in Biddeford, so there could be opportunities to work at both locations if interested.

This is a full-time (40 hours), benefited position. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8 am-4:30 pm. Your nights, weekends, and holidays are off!

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a small but growing, collaborative and awesome team, please apply.

Summary:

The Licensed Practical Nurse - Ambulatory Care role is responsible for performing duties and responsibilities within scope of nursing practice, related to patient care in the ambulatory setting. Participates in patient and family teaching by working cooperatively with the physician/advanced practice practitioner and other members of the healthcare team.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program required.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: One year of LPN experience preferred.

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  For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Medical Assistants:

• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
• 1+ years of experience eligible for $5,000 (full time)
• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time MA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

The Medical Assistant (MA) role is assigned duties and responsibilities related to patient care and administrative support in a team-based environment while promoting a smooth flow of patients through the office. The Medical Assistant MAA role functions under the license of the physician/advanced practice practitioner when performing clinical and other patient care responsibilities.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or GED preferred. Must meet one of the following requirements: Graduated from an accredited vocational institution or community college in Medical Assisting with 160 hours of clinical experience completed; or completion of an Adult Education Medical Assistant program and 6 months of clinical experience in a practice setting; or 1 year of clinical experience in a multi-provider practice setting (equivalent experience will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis).
2. License/Certifications: Current AAMA, NHA, AMT, or NCCT certification preferred or achieved within one year of eligibility. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Fully remote care team members are exempt from BLS certification requirement. A NH Med Tech License, or NH EMT and National Registry EMT license is required for those positions located in New Hampshire.
3. Experience: One year of experience as a Medical Assistant or 6 months of experience and certification required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact samantha.gonzales@mainehealth.org