Nurse

Patient First is accepting applications for Nurses in the Silver Spring, MD area. Patient First provides a friendly work environment that promotes a team oriented philosophy. The responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to, the following : Implementing Patient First's policies and procedures; Offering quality nursing care and generating a genuinely warm and friendly atmosphere for patients and employees; Providing nursing care in the ambulatory setting to individual patients and families; Using sound judgment when administering medical care and screening patients; Administering medications and knowing correct dosage, actions, and side effects of each medication administered; Assisting the physician in all emergency cases; Providing positive, warm and friendly customer service in all interactions; Fostering teamwork and a positive, professional atmosphere; Completing other duties as directed. Minimum education and professional requirements include, but are not limited to, the following : Employee must be at least 18 years of age; High school graduate or equivalent; Keyboarding experience required; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; One year of clerical experience preferred; One year of clinical experience with administration of medications preferred; Licensed to practice as a Nurse in the state of Maryland. Salary Range : $37.50 - $43.50, depending on experience. Benefits and Other Compensation :

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending accounts, 40 1(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave, Volunteer Time Off Pay, Bereavement Leave, Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Bonuses include : - Recruitment bonus - Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only) - Weekend bonus (center employees only)