Intake Nurse

The Registered Nurse is a licensed practitioner who promotes and restores patients' health by performing a wide range of nursing treatments and procedures for patients served by BRHC in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care.

Requirements

• Assesses patient needs by establishing rapport, reviewing and updating medical history and talking with patient and family members
• Processes new incoming patients to Bucksport Regional Health Center
• Obtains medical records prior to first patient visit
• Enters medical information that is available before the first visit
• Call patients when necessary to review medications and other pertinent medical information
• Stays in touch with patient via phone calls and other means as needed for follow up
• Prepares and updates patients' electronic medical records and completes other documentation as needed
• Ensures efficient, smooth and prompt delivery of health care services
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and sterilization requirements
• Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following standards of care set by state board of nursing and other governing agency regulations
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies