Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate / Assistant Adult Cystic Fibrosis, Portland, ME

Description

The Maine Health Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program isseeking a part-time (20 hrs. wk.)Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Associate / Physician Assistant (PA).This rewarding position is located at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, and offers the opportunity to work and collaborate with an experienced and cohesive CF team including physician specialists, RNs, Respiratory Therapists, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Dieticians, and other professionals. The Adult CF Program at Maine Medical Center is one of only two specialized and accredited programs in the state of Maine offering acute and ongoing multidisciplinary care to adults with cystic fibrosis. The position requires at least two years of experience in an internal medicine or hospital setting, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Duties will include inpatient and outpatient assessment and treatment, patient education, patient triage, and care planning with the CF Team. The successful candidate will be available 2.5 days per week during daytime hours, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. No call coverage is required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree required in Nursing as an Acute Care Practitioner or Physician Associate / Physician Assistant.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters.
• Strong computer skills with skill in using computerized health information management system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life / disability coverage, and more.

Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

MaineHealthis 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 24,000 care team members, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a network of community hospitals, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers apackage that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Portlandoffers 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.

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

For more information, please contact Kelley Johnson, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org .