Employment / Redington-Fairview General Hospital

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Redington-Fairview General Hospital
P. 0. Box 468, Fairview Avenue
Skowhegan, ME 04976
FAX: 207-474-7004
E-mail: hr@rfgh.net
E.O.E.

For more information call Human Resources Department,
474-5121 Ext. 2425.

Employment Opportunities.

Redington-Fairview General Hospital (RFGH) has been providing care as an independent, community hospital in Skowhegan, Maine since 1952. Today, RFGH is a 25-bed critical access facility that provides health care for more than 30,000 residents living in Somerset County, which extends from Skowhegan to the Canadian border. Founded in a tradition of community service, and strengthened by a readiness to respond to change, RFGH looks forward to a bright healthcare future; for our employees, medical staff, and for those we serve.

RFGH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Best Place To Work in Maine - 2024

If you are interested in making a difference in your community, a rewarding career at RFGH may be for you. Explore our Nursing, General Employment, and Provider career opportunities below.

We Offer Excellent Benefits

Benefits become effective the 1st of the month following hire date

Some Examples of full time employee benefits below

Medical Insurance, 2 Options and employee coverage cost $0.
Healthcare discount: services provided at RFGH are covered 100%
Competitive Shift Differentials
Dental and Vision Insurances
403b contribution with employer matching
Pension plan, fully funded by RFGH
Earned time benefit of 5 weeks per year (increases after 5 years)
Tuition assistance after only 5 weeks of employment!
Loan forgiveness up to $2500 per year
Free Gym membership

General

Aquatic Aide

Rehab Services

Working in a fun and supportive team environment, this position’s responsibilities include lifeguarding, provision of water fitness instruction, assisting with pool and facility cleaning, and checking in visitors. Current lifeguard and WSI swim instruction certification desired; however, training may be provided.

Status: Part Time 26 hours, M-F.

Qualities: Effective teamwork, flexibility, patience, and courtesy towards patients, patrons, and other staff are essential.

Requirements: Lifeguard and WSI certification preferred, but not required. Candidate must be willing and capable of obtaining such certifications.

Clerical Assistant

Plant Operations

The plant operations clerical assistant will support the department with phones, managing work orders, data management, managing preventative maintenance system, filing of daily security logs and all other clerical duties to support efficient running of the department.

Status: Full time, 40 hours M-F 8:30-5

Qualities: Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask are essential.

Requirements: High school diploma. Experience with clerical/secretarial duties is preferred. Must have strong computer skills.

Clinical Dietitian

Nutrition Services

The clinical dietitian performs nutritional assessments, develops and implements care plans, provides nutrition education and coordinates nutritional care for hospital in patients with kitchen staff.

Status: Per diem, Provides weekend coverage, ability to work every third to fourth weekend and cover vacations as able.

Qualities: The ability to work independently, but also collaborate with healthcare professionals and the nutrition services team while providing patient-centered care is a must.

Requirements: State of Maine Dietitian License, Registered Dietitian by CDR

Housekeeper

Environmental Services

Housekeeper will be responsible for keeping assigned areas clean, sanitary, and aseptic by scouring, above shoulder dusting, mopping, using germicides, and wet dusting. Successful candidate will clean patient rooms, public areas, clinical, and office areas. Removes solid, bio-hazardous and recyclable waste. Performs other related housekeeping duties such as wall washing, dusting air vents, ceiling light fixtures and glass cleaning. Keeps work station and equipment neat and clean

Status: Full time, 40 hours 2:30p-11p, every other weekend

Qualities: Must work well independently with some supervision. Must be comfortable working in a fast paced Emergency Department Environment

Requirements: High school education or equivalent required. Experience in institutional housekeeping preferred but willing to train the right person. Must be available to work holidays.

Medical Secretary (Float)

RMPC

The Medical Secretary supports the front office operations of several busy practices as assigned under the direction of the Practice Manager.

Status: Full time, 40 hours

Qualities: The successful candidate will have flexibility, excellent customer service skills and be team oriented.

Requirements: Strong typing and computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Medical Secretary

RHFC

This is a medical secretary position that primarily answers phones, directing calls appropriately. The duties may also include electronic filing, scanning, scheduling patients, back up for checking patients in and out of visits.

Status: Full time, M-F 8-4:30

Qualities: Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a team, be organized and provide excellent customer service. Must have flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Requirements: Strong typing and computer knowledge and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Medical Secretary

Redington General Surgery and Wound Care

The Medical Secretary supports the front office operations of a busy practice under the direction of the Practice Manager.

Status: Full time, 40 hours 7:30-4, M-F

Qualities: The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication, flexibility, teamwork and customer service skills. Must be extremely organized, efficient and able to multi-task.

Requirements: Experience in a medical setting, medical terminology and electronic health records are preferred.

Medical Secretary

Skowhegan Family Medicine

The Medical Secretary supports the front office operations of a busy practice under the direction of the Practice Manager.

Status: Full time, 40 hours M-F

Qualities: The successful candidate will have flexibility, excellent customer service skills and be team oriented.

Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Strong computer skill necessary, medical terminology preferred.

Registrar

Emergency Department

The registrar functions as a coordinator for registration activities and is an integral member of the Emergency Department team. The Emergency Department Registrar works directly with patients, obtaining consents and completing required forms as mandated by state and federal regulations. The ED Registrar assists patients with handling clerical problems and resolving any issues such as incorrect identification.

Status: Full time, 36 hours, variable shifts. Rotating weekends and Holidays

Qualities: This position requires exceptional computer skills, a need for general knowledge of insurance, pre-certifications, medical terminology, and exemplary customer service skills.

Requirements: Medical Terminology preferred. Previous medical setting experience preferred.

Registrar

RFGH

The hospital registrar functions as a coordinator for registration activities and is an integral member of the RFGH team. The registrar works directly with patients, obtaining consents and completing required forms as mandated by state and federal regulations. The registrar assists patients with handling clerical problems and resolving any issues such as incorrect identification.

Status: Per diem

Qualities: This position requires exceptional computer skills, a need for general knowledge of insurance, pre-certifications, medical terminology, and exemplary customer service skills.

Requirements: Medical Terminology preferred. Previous medical setting experience preferred

Switchboard Operator

Switchboard

The Switchboard Operator shall maintain coverage of Switchboard by answering all incoming calls, code blue phone, and the beepers, must act in a professional manner, be neat appearing, tactful and friendly at all times when on duty, as they are the communication center and receptionist for the entire hospital

Status: Per Diem, available to fill all shifts

Qualities: Solid Communication skills, accuracy and reasoning skills are required. Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple duties is essential.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Computer experience is required.

Nursing Opportunities

Chief Nursing Officer

RFGH

Redington-Fairview General Hospital (RFGH) is seeking a compassionate, strategic, and visionary Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) to join our leadership team and help guide nursing operations in our dynamic, patient-centered rural hospital. Our CNO will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality care, supporting our exceptional nursing staff, and strengthening the hospital's mission.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all nursing services, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, compassionate care
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with hospital goals
Champion evidence-based practice, patient safety, and performance improvement
Mentor and develop nursing leaders, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Promote a work environment that values teamwork, employee engagement, and staff well-being
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards
Support and lead nursing initiatives in coordination with other departments and medical staff

Requirements

RN licensure in Maine
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in a rural or critical access hospital
Proven ability to lead change, inspire teams, and drive quality improvement
A commitment to community-based care and relationship-centered leadership

Nurse Manager

Birthing Center

The Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader responsible for patient care in the Birthing Center. Candidates must have sound clinical judgment, strong clinical skills and be able to coach others achieving excellence in patient care and service.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for human and material resource planning, staff development and creating a professional practice environment, managing the unit as well as being part of the clinical staff, and creating a work environment that facilitates and encourages involvement of staff in critical thinking to enact professional nursing practices.

Status: Full time with an excellent benefit package

Qualities: Excellent interpersonal skills are imperative. Four years’ experience in labor, delivery and post-partum care. Flexibility required in order to meet the needs of patients and institutional mission.

Requirements: State of ME RN license required, BSN or higher preferred, Leadership experience preferred. Certification in BLS, NRP, CLC, and ACLS must be obtained.

Office RN

Rural Health Family Care

Rural Health Family Care is seeking a full time RN to provide patient nursing visits, nursing triage and care management.

Status: Full time 34 hours, Mon-Wed 8:00-5:00 Fri 8:00-4:00

Qualities: Candidate must demonstrate the ability to work as a team and provide excellent customer service. Must have flexibility and excellent communication skills.

Requirements: Must have BLS and Maine RN license.

RN Circulator

Operating Room

RFGH has an Operating Room Circulating RN position available. The ideal candidate will provide patients with safe perioperative care in the Operating Room in an outstanding team-oriented work environment that includes surgeons and anesthesiologists. The Circulating RN will set up and troubleshoot equipment, perform accurate sponge and sharps counts with a Scrub person as well as monitor the patient for safety and sterility, plus other required duties in the Operating Room.

Status: Full time, 35 hours/week, day shift with a required share in the call rotation.

Qualities: This team player will have excellent critical thinking and communication skills. The ability to work independently but also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while providing patient centered care is a must.

Requirements: Previous OR experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. Current BLS certification is required. ACLS and PALS required within one year of hire.

RN Emergency Department

Emergency Department

The Emergency Department RN is a professional who displays expertise in observation, assessment and treatment of patients of all ages that require emergency, urgent or non-urgent treatment. Using the nursing process, the Emergency Department RN coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working collaboratively with the Emergency Department providers and other patient team members.

Status: Per-diem

Qualities: This vibrant and forward-thinking RN will possess strong critical thinking, flexibility and communication skills. The ability to work independently but also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while providing patient-centered care is a must.

Requirements: Must hold current Maine RN current with BLS, IV certification and ACLS

RN Emergency Department

Emergency Department

Status: Full time, 36 hours, 6p-6a. This position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements: Must hold current Maine RN current with BLS, IV certification and ACLS

RN Med/Surg

Med/Surg

This is a skilled professional registered nurse position which requires theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to deliver quality nursing care to patients in all age groups: pediatric to geriatric..

Status: Full time, 36 hour, 7p-7a

Requirements: Must hold current Maine RN, BLS.

Provider Opportunities

Family Practice Physician (Full Spectrum)

Skowhegan Family Medicine

RFGH is seeking a full time Family Practice Physician who also manages Obstetrics to join our Family Practice Team. This position is located at Skowhegan Family Medicine. This is an employed position. Must receive board certification within the timeframe set by the appropriate specialty board. Cross coverage with 7 other Family Providers. Call is 1:6. Competitive Salary and full benefit package. Full hospitalist service. Visa candidates are welcome.

Hospitalist

RFGH

RFGH is seeking a full time Hospitalist to join our team. This is a 7 on 7 off rotating days/nights schedule. As a member of the hospitalist team, the Hospitalist provides and manages direct patient care of young adults through the geriatric population in the hospital and assures the adequacy and appropriateness of medical care provided to patients.

Must receive board certification within the timeframe set by the appropriate specialty board. Competitive salary, CME money with full benefit package. Visa candidates welcome.

OB/GYN Physician

Redington OB/GYN

RFGH is seeking an OB/GYN Physician to join an established two provider practice.

Employed position- Competitive salary, and full benefits package. Visa candidates welcome.

Must receive board certification within the timeframe set by the appropriate specialty board. Call is 1:2.

Radiologist

RFGH

RFGH is seeking (1) full time Radiologist to join our team. Employed position joining 1 employed Radiologist and 2 contracted. Must receive board certification within the timeframe set by the appropriate specialty board. Fuji PACS-RIS System and Powerscribe Dictation. Expect to read 70-90 cases daily. Competitive salary and full benefit package. Visa Candidates are welcome.

Interested physician candidates should submit a cover letter along with a current CV to Richard Willett, C.E.O., Redington-Fairview General Hospital, P. O. Box 468, Skowhegan, ME 04976.