Surgical Navigation NP/PA in Bangor, Maine

Maine Nurse Practitioner Association; Bangor, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a Surgical Navigation Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join the Surgical Navigation team. The role focuses on guiding patients through preoperative processes and collaborating with the surgical and anesthesia teams.

Salary range is $123,500–$129,500 annually. The position offers robust benefits, sign-on and relocation bonuses, student loan reimbursement, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Provide preoperative assessments and order preoperative testing when indicated.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing and care teams to ensure patient safety and a positive experience.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the surgeons, anesthesia team, nursing staff and other care team members to provide a positive experience for the patient.
• Perform thorough chart review on select moderate and high-risk surgeries and order preoperative testing when indicated.
• Perform preoperative consults requested by surgeons, refer patients for cardiac consults if indicated, and coordinate patient care with preop, anesthesia, and surgical practices.
• Participate in ongoing departmental and perioperative process improvement, communicate departmental updates with surgical practices and support staff education.
• No call and no weekends required.

Job description

Surgical Navigation NP/PA in Bangor, Maine

Salary: $123,500.00 - $129,500.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking an additional Surgical Navigation Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate to join their Surgical Navigation team in Bangor, Maine. Enjoy a rewarding career assisting and guiding patients throughout their preoperative experience.

Position highlights:

• Work closely with the surgeons, anesthesia team, nursing staff and other care team members to provide a positive experience for the patient
• Perform thorough chart review on select moderate and high-risk surgeries and order preoperative testing when indicated
• Perform preoperative consults requested by surgeons, refer patients for cardiac consults if indicated, and coordinate patient care with preop, anesthesia, and surgical practices
• Participate in ongoing departmental and perioperative process improvement, communicate departmental updates with surgical practices and support staff education
• No call and no weekends required

Compensation information:

• $123,500 - $129,500 annual base salary
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.

We offer:

• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and employer matched retirement plan
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Substantial student loan reimbursement - $20k/year with no maximum
• Flexible schedules and generous PTO for work/life balance

About us:

• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center: We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
• Vibrant Small City: As one of Maine’s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce. Unwind in our historic downtown area filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
• Adventure Awaits: Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons. You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it’s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.
• Family Friendly: Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA. Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family.
• Academic Enrichment: Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team. The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition.
• Well connected: Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health; an integrated statewide healthcare system focused on raising the bar for healthcare delivery and leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers services across its nine member hospitals, including primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

For confidential consideration, please contact:

Chelsea Pelletier, SHRM-CP, CPRP, Manager, Provider Recruitment