Family Nurse Practitioner Job at Columbia Healthcare, Eagle Lake, ME

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  • Columbia Healthcare
  • Eagle Lake, ME

Job Description

 

About the POSITION

A Family Nurse Practitioner is needed to join a well-established Rural Health Clinic located in a close-knit northern Maine community. This clinic, part of a long-standing regional health system, provides comprehensive primary and preventive care to residents across several small towns in the area. The organization is known for its patient-centered approach, its commitment to underserved populations, and the strong interdisciplinary collaboration within its care teams.

Schedule & Structure

  • Monday–Friday only (no Saturdays).

  • Clinicians may select shorter shifts over five days or longer shifts within a four-day workweek , depending on preference.

Patient Volume & Visit Types

Providers typically see 10–16 patients per day , with volume varying based on visit type:

  • Days closer to 16 visits usually involve acute care for established patients (e.g., earaches, rashes, minor illnesses).

  • Days averaging 10 visits often include comprehensive physicals, annual wellness visits, or new patient visits.

The clinic uses 15-, 30-, 45-, and 60-minute appointment slots to match visit length with patient needs.

Clinical Services

The role involves delivering a wide range of primary care services, including:

Preventive & Routine Care

  • Annual physicals

  • Medicare Wellness Visits

  • School & sports physicals

  • Well child checks

  • Prenatal, perinatal, and post-partum care

  • Immunizations

  • Preventive screenings (breast, cervical, colorectal)

  • Health education

Acute / Same-Day Care

  • Allergies

  • Asthma and breathing treatments

  • Dehydration

  • Earaches

  • Fever, cold, flu

  • Headache/migraine

  • Insect stings

  • Sore throat

  • Sprains, dislocations, fractures

  • Stomach pain

  • Wound and laceration care

The FNP will work collaboratively with a team that includes physicians, other nurse practitioners, nursing staff, and clinical support personnel.

About the COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Maine allows FNPs to practice independently after 24 months of supervised practice , and compensation reflects experience and level of autonomy.

  • Salary Range: depending on experience.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 13 paid holidays

  • Sick and personal time that increases with years of service

  • Health insurance

  • Professional courtesy services

  • Bereavement leave

  • Jury duty pay

  • Retirement contributions with no employee match required

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Competitive wages with opportunities for career advancement

  • Shift differentials where applicable

  • Employee incentive programs

About the COMMUNITY: Eagle Lake, Maine

Eagle Lake is a scenic northern Maine town known for its peaceful atmosphere, abundant outdoor recreation, and strong sense of community. Situated amid forests, waterways, and rolling hills, the town offers:

  • Year-round outdoor activities , including fishing, kayaking, hiking, ATV riding, and snowmobiling

  • A slower-paced lifestyle with friendly residents and a supportive small-town environment

  • Access to larger regional hubs within a short drive, while still maintaining the tranquility of rural living

  • A cost of living that is generally lower than many parts of New England , making it attractive for families and early-career clinicians

The local health center is a cornerstone of the community, serving as a trusted resource for comprehensive care across all ages.

 

 

 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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