Enjoy life / work balance as a Part-time Registered Nurse job at our successful  primary care practice near Ellsworth and Acadia National Park

At our popular Black Dog Medical practice, nurses have a big impact and a high quality of life while serving the greater Downeast community.

We are seeking a flexible, multi-faceted Registered Nurse to work part time at our primary care practice that’s about 15 minutes outside of Ellsworth, in the town of Lamoine, and 30 minutes to Bar Harbor / MDI.

This role is essential in providing high-quality nursing care to patients as part of our small team. 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. 

Imagine coming to work to help primary care patients in a peaceful setting among the woods outside of town. Our patients love the care our small team of nurses and our board-certified doctor, Dr. Patty Wyshak, provide. It’s old-fashioned medical care with modern technology!

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
• Room 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 Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 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 small healthcare team
• Commitment to adherence to best practices in nursing care
• Not excluded from the office of Inspector General (OIG)

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

Pay: $ Please inquire if this job sounds perfect for you. We know the corporate healthcare companies are paying $$$ and hope the appeal of a small practice, where you’re focused on patient care, no politics or night shifts, is what you are ready for.

If you are new to the Ellsworth area and worried about the cost of living, it is much more affordable many other areas. Please reach out if you are interested and qualified. Thank you!

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

Interested and Qualified?

Please email your resume with a cover letter to nurse@blackdogmedical.com