Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Walk-In/Urgent Care Clinic – Full Time in Maine
MaineHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Dec-24
Location: Damariscotta, Maine
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Sector:
Health Care System
Internal Number: 10058
Lincoln Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital and proud member of MaineHealth, is seeking a full time Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA) to join our experienced and collaborative team in the Walk-In Clinic. This role offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where APPs care for patients of all ages with acute minor medical issues and injuries. You will work as part of a patient-centered team alongside our primary care and emergency medicine teams to deliver affordable, efficient care for life’s “minor emergencies.” Our facility is open seven days a week, including evening hours, to ensure convenient access for our community. Full time APPs in the Walk-In Clinic work 1500 hours annually.
Responsibilities include:
Provide urgent care services for walk-in patients of all ages with acute, non-life-threatening conditions.
Collaborate with primary care and emergency medicine teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
Utilize onsite lab and radiograph services to support patient diagnoses and treatments.
Perform procedures such as suturing, wound care, radiograph interpretation, and splinting.
Maintain strong communication and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications & Experience
Education/Training:
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Two years’ experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
Eligible to obtain APRN or PA license in the State of Maine.
DEA certification.
ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skills in suturing, wound care, radiograph interpretation, and splinting are highly preferred.
About Us
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.
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital provides expert health care services to the vibrant coastal communities of Lincoln County, Maine. We are the largest employer in Lincoln County with more than 1,000 employees working together to make our community the healthiest in America. Our region is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring miles of pristine oceanfront, picturesque rivers and streams, and vast forested woodlands. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an abundance of year-round activities to enjoy. Joining the Lincoln Hospital team means becoming part of a community that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care—all while living in a region celebrated for its charm and serenity.
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.
To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.