Clinic Nurse (Per Diem) (Portland)

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient experience while patient in clinic.
• Advocate for optimal patient care; make recommendations as appropriate.
• Provide patient and caregivers with education on patient’s care, treatment and future prevention.
• Administer wound care per MD/NP orders.
• Ensure medical records are comprehensive, accurate and follow HIPAA guidelines.
• Assess vital signs, use clinical judgement and nursing assessment.
• Provide MD/NP with pertinent information needed for visit. Assure any diagnostic testing and/or medical records available for provider as needed.
• Regulate flow of patients as they enter clinic until they are discharged. Ensure patient safety.
• Assist patient with transfers using appropriate ergonomics and safety guidelines.
• Communicate with patient’s care team; VNA, outside providers, supply companies, etc.
• Order needed supplies for patient; wound care supplies, pneumatic pumps, stockings.

Requirements

• Minimum of ADN/LPN. BSN preferred.
• Current license, in good standing, as RN/LPN/MA in Massachusetts.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Wound care and vascular surgery experience preferred.
• Able to work as member of team and work collaboratively with other clinicians.
• Willing to be available for local and/or regional assignments as needed
• Must feel optimal patient experience and customer service is important.

Compensation

$38/hour - $47/hour. Negotiable based on skills and experience.