MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is Portland, Maine’s only full-service children’s hospital, we offer everything from well-child visits to specialized medical and surgical treatment of complex pediatric illnesses and injuries. At this time, we are recruiting for an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or experienced Physician Assistant for its Level III NICU.
The NNP will provide detailed and comprehensive assessment and treatment of neonatal patients within the framework of safe patient and family centered care. The scope of practice encompasses the development and recording of a plan for care in collaboration with family, multidisciplinary team members, and community resources for both chronic and episodic illnesses.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
Excellence in interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with all MHMMC departments, families and members of the multidisciplinary health care team; advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional specialized medical training, in order to provide expanded nursing practice at a level generally acquired through completion of concentrated study and clinical internship leading to a Master's Degree; analytical abilities necessary to obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, prepare complex treatment plans, and provide care for assigned patients with minimal guidance and direction.
Education:
Completion of accredited NNP, Masters preferred.
Licensure:
Current license for Advanced Practice in the state of Maine or pending license.
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.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org