Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate - Endocrinology & Diabetes - Scarborough

About the Role

MaineHealth Endocrinology and Diabetes is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our outpatient clinical team at our Scarborough, ME location. Come join a regional team of 23 providers to partner with patients in managing all types of diabetes using lifestyle, medications, and technology in a fast growing and expanding field of diabetes care. A minimum of 2 years diabetes care experience is required for this role.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• No Holidays, Call or Evenings

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure
• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant program
• MSN or DNP required for Maine Nurse Practitioner license; MSPA or similar master's degree required for Maine PA license
• Minimum three years of professional nursing or PA experience
• Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant experience required
• A minimum of 2 years diabetes care experience is required for this role
• Current BLS certification
• Knowledge of advanced practice nursing or physician assistant practice, including relevant professional theory, practices, and regulations related to the evaluation and delivery of patient care, as well as professional ethics governing clinical care
• Knowledge of patient assessment techniques including taking medical histories, performing physicals, evaluating health status, including state of wellness and compliance with care recommendations
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of NP/PA Practice
• Ability to educate patients, families, and staff in user-friendly manner
• Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, clinical staff and the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Pay

The pay range for this position is $110,483 to $142,978 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.

Benefits

• Recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums (based on eligibility)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Recognition programs
• Career growth opportunities

About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

About the Location

Scarborough/Portland areas offer the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community with excellent restaurants and schools.