EHC Job Openings

Eastport/Remote/Hybrid

Full-Time

Title: Behavioral Health Department Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Position Category: Contract/ Salaried/ Exempt

Position Description: Advanced Practice Nurse working as part of a multi-disciplinary integrated
treatment team to provide a full range of general psychiatric services to individuals with mental health
and/or substance abuse issues.

Supervised by: Behavioral Health Director/Program Lead

All EHC employees are expected to engage and be active participants in quality improvement
projects and efforts, risk identification and reporting, attend trainings and meetings as requested and
contribute to overall team spirit and cooperation. Employee contributions in this regard are valued
and necessary for the organization's successful care of our patients/clients.

Supervisory Duties: Supervises Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Provides psychiatric evaluations/consultations for diagnostic and treatment recommendations;
recommends psychotropic medication as indicated and provides medication management for
psychiatric clients/patients.
2. Develops client/patient Treatment Plans as part of Integrated Treatment Team.
3. Maintains compliance with State and Federal laws and licensing requirements/regulations
commensurate with position/license and practices withinthe Psychiatric Best Practice Standards
of Care.
4. Provides off site psychiatric care when applicable.
5. Provides urgent care as necessary.
6. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all client/patient services within the EHR.
7. Directs support staffto perform medical assistant duties as indicated; i.e. taking patient vital
signs, performing Urine Drug screens, performing pill counts; calling in prescriptions to
pharmacy, sending letters, scheduling follow-up appointments, making referrals for ancillary
services and documenting all patient activities within the EHR.
8. Participates in evaluations of support staff.
9. Participate in required department, EHC and community meetings as directed; representing EHC
in a professional capacity.
10. Performs other duties as directed by the Behavioral Health Department Director, CEO of
Eastport Health Care.
11. Adheres to all Eastport Health Care Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
1. Advanced Practice Nursing degree with certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
2. Holds an active and valid State licensure with national certification, and is in good standing
within profession.
3. Demonstrates professional skills and conduct commensurate with education and licensure; and
is able to demonstrate best practice quality standards of care.
4. Ability to work as an integral part of an integrated treatment team in providing psychiatric
services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
COMPREHENSION: Understands Complex problems and collaborates to explore alternative solutions.
ORGANIZATION: Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple task and/or
projects.
DECISION MAKING: Makes decisions that have a significant impact on the clinics credibility, operations
and/or service.
COMMUNICATION: Communicates in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting, and/or
negotiating.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: keyboard operation and sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to
occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Visual acuity for extended periods of monitor operation. Speaking and
hearing. Use of interfaced communication devices.

See document(s) linked below for more information.

PNP Job Description Opens PDF file for the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position. 

Eastport Facility

Contract/Salaried/Exempt

Experienced, full-time licensed Primary Care Provider sought to work in a busy integrated small rural facility (FQHC), located on the ocean in beautiful Downeast Maine.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide evidence based primary health care within EHC Scope of Service (Assess, diagnosis, treatment, evaluate effectiveness of care, and provide preventive health care for EHC Patients of all ages.
Provide primary care services off-site when applicable (ie: home bound patient)
Provide acute care as necessary.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Maintains compliance with appropriate licensing regulations.
 Key member of medical team and meets regularly with Department Team to coordinate on Patient care.
 Benefits Include:

Generous paid leave package, including nine paid holidays.
See document(s) linked below for more information.

See document(s) linked below for more information.

Job Description Opens PDF file for the Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner position. 

For more information or to submit a resume, please contact Wanda Burke, HR Coordinator at 207-853-0190 or wburke@eastporthealth.org.