Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join its Internal Medicine team serving the Central Maine region.
About the role
The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive, evidence-based primary and specialty medical care to adult patients. The NP evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic medical conditions while emphasizing preventive care, patient education, and long-term health management.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions commonly seen in adult medicine.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, and other studies.
- Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness and potential adverse effects.
- Provide preventive healthcare, including health screenings, immunizations, and wellness counseling.
- Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and cardiovascular conditions.
- Educate patients regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, disease management, and preventive health.
- Coordinate referrals and care with specialists, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.
- Document patient encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and follow applicable clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current national NP certification, such as ANCC or AANP certification.
- Active RN and APRN/NP license in the applicable state.
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP (AGPCNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification, depending on the practice.
- Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required by the employer.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience in internal medicine, primary care, or adult healthcare preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Malpractice coverage with tail
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid time off and CME allowance
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 for qualified candidates (eligibility and payout terms apply)
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $131,000 to $146,000. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Schedule
Full Time, Days
About the organization
Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.
As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
About the community
Located along the Androscoggin River, Lewiston-Auburn offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, and New England charm. The Twin Cities provide access to a diverse patient population, a collaborative medical community, and an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, minimal commute times, and highly rated schools.
Outdoor enthusiasts can embrace all four seasons with hiking, trail running, mountain biking, boating, kayaking, fishing, golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling—all within a short drive of home. Just 40 minutes away, Portland offers one of the most celebrated culinary scenes in the country, featuring award-winning chefs, fresh Maine seafood, craft breweries, waterfront dining, and vibrant farmers markets.