Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Gynecologic Oncology

Summary

MaineHealth Women's Health is seeking a full time Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join their expanding Gynecologic Oncology Division. This well-respected practice is the premiere Gynecologic Oncology practice in the state and provides state of the art surgical care and chemotherapy services. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing primary care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating and educating patients.

Essential Functions :

• Obtains complete medical history and performs a complete physical exam on patients if indicated.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic approach / procedures as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Administers medications and discusses alternative treatments according to physician direction.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
• Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Triages patient telephone calls, evaluates patient problems.
• Documents patient information and care in medical record.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.

Minimum Qualifications :

This position offers :

Additional Information

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. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

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.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your CV or inquiry to Donna Lafean, MaineHealth Physician & APP Recruiter at .