Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

Description

MaineHealth Gastroenterologyis seeking anAcute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA);experience in a hospital setting with either GI specific care or related surgical or hospital medicine experience is desired, although new graduates may be considered.

Maine Medical Center's Digestive Health Program provides a multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients with benign and malignant disease of the digestive system. In addition to the APPs, our care team includesgastroenterologists,endoscopy nurses, support staff, andreferring providers.

This is a rewarding, challenging and fast-paced position requiring a self-motivated professional with a commitment to providing quality patient centered care.The position is located at Maine Medical Center Portland

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree required in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Successful completion of accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Skill in case management, time management, problem solving, crisis intervention, multitasking and other organizational matters.
• Ability to make responsible decisions within scope of practice.
• 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.

This position offers:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

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 aTotal Rewardspackage 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 visitwww.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.

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