Interested in a part-time, permanent Registered Nurse job at a busy primary care practice near MDI?

At our popular Black Dog Medical practice, nurses have a big impact and life / work balance while serving the greater Downeast community.

We are seeking a flexible, multi-faceted Registered Nurse to work part time in our successful, small, busy primary care practice. This role is essential in providing high-quality nursing care to patients. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication skills, ability to multitask, and be facile with computers & technology.

We see only adults. We do not do any procedures, lab draws, immunizations in the office. Nursing hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays only. No nights or weekend coverage.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicating with patients regarding their health needs
• Be familiar with medications, and renew medications per RN protocol.
• Utilize DrChrono software for medical documentation and patient management.
• Retrieve outside records and follow up on outstanding studies which have not been resulted.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Rooming patients including obtaining vital signs
• Giving nursing advice when doctor is not available (as license permits)
• Entering data into electronic medical records
• Giving patients access to their records via patient portal
• Communicating with insurance companies/electronic health record staff/contractors as the need arises
• Doing prior authorizations for medications and studies
• Making appointments
• Fielding calls from potential new patients and sending out application packets
• Tracking supplies for reordering
• Cleaning our small office
• Shoveling/sweeping exterior patient walkway and other things that come up at our small rural practice

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Experience in primary care or a related field preferred;
• Proficiency in using electronic health record systems..
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Commitment to adherence to best practices in nursing care.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and professional excellence.

Pay: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week, 8-4pm, Monday – Friday (no weekends

Interested and Qualified?

Please apply therough our Indeed.com job posting or email your resume with a cover letter to nurse@blackdogmedical.com

Feeling cooped up during our long Maine winter?

Bundle up and get to the beach or the forest. The benefits of “forest bathing,” or strolling in the quiet forest, are well documented.

We are so lucky to have ample beaches and ample forest here in Lamoine and Downeast.

On this January day we strolled around Lamoine Beach…it soothed all of our souls!

Let’s keep Maine safe and healthy! We’re all in this together.

Please stay home if you have any symptoms of a cold or flu — especially a high fever — or if you’ve been exposed to someone who was diagnosed with COVID-19 or may have this novel Coronavirus. Dr. Wyshak can “visit” with you by telemedicine video chat as well as help you get tested.

Check out Maine COVID-19 information page and current rules.

To receive updates on Maine’s response to COVID-19, text MECOVID to 898-211 to sign up.

A few tips to stay healthy and keep our communities healthy:

• The U.S. CDC advises the use of cloth face coverings in public settings, such as grocery stores or pharmacies, to slow the spread of COVID-19.
• If you don’t have a mask, cover your mouth and nose with a sweater or shirt.
• Try to stay 6 feet or more apart from other people.
• Eat healthy food to keep your immune system strong.
• Follow doctor’s orders for any supplements or medicines. Be sure to order refills early.

While a cloth face covering is not intended to protect the wearer, it may prevent the spread of virus from the wearer to others.  However, cloth face coverings are no substitute for physical distancing and other recommendations.

The Maine government website is a hub of information for Mainers on everything from staying healthy to plans for reinvigorating the economy’s health.

Thanks for doing your part—and enjoy the benefits of being healthy!

Take the expression “It’s a dog’s life” to heart!

It’s not as strange or hard as that might seem, except for the sleeping 16 hours a day part. Dr. Wyshak brings you this list with tips from her own canine friends:

1. Romp outside as much as you can.
2. Be loving with your people.
3. Stretch and yawn deeply.
4. Enjoy a warm sunbeam, napping on the couch.
5. Follow your instinct.
6. Make sure your bark is worse than your bite.
7. Aspire to communicate your needs (with your words, eyes, tilted head, and maybe even perky ears).
8. Be open to new friends (sniff, sniff).
9. Stay curious about anything and everything.
10. Know what you want, and leap for it!

Some people think “Black Dog Medical” is a vet. Nope. Primary care all the way!

We just like to live a dog’s life…and hope you now do, too.

The first few days after a tick bite are the most important to watch for Lyme disease symptoms, which tend to be similar to the flu.

Walking on the beaten path avoids ticks. Good dog!

When caught early and treated, Lyme disease can often be stopped in its tracks. (The tips below can help you stop those darn ticks in their tracks, too!)

Be sure to contact your doctor as quickly as can be if you know you’ve been bitten and feel any signs of sickness.

Easy Ways to Avoid Tick Bites

The only thing better than a cure is prevention.

• Walk in the center of trails instead of the edges. Sunnier areas are less likely to harbor ticks.
• Use an insect repellent on your skin and clothing.
• Wear long pants, tucked into your socks.
• Strip down and dry your clothes on high heat once you’re home to fry any hangers-on.
• If you plan to hike off the beaten path in shady wet areas, look into shoes and socks treated with Permethrin which LymeDisease.org says increases protection from tick bites.
• Lastly, check your dogs for ticks before rolling around with them after a walk in the woods. (This is a note-to-self for the doctor as well.) A few ways to remove ticks include tweezers or tick keys.

More About Lyme Disease

Remember, it’s important to get advice quickly after a tick bite rather than worrying, waiting, or self-medicating — especially if a red area forms around the bite.

For more info:

• How to remove ticks
• Typical Lyme disease symptoms
• Mayo Clinic guide to Lyme disease prevention
• Maine’s tick reference guide

This dog should be wearing long pants tucked into boots!