Registered Nurse RN - Operating Room - Surgical Services

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room within Surgical Services at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting for a diverse patient population, from neonates to older adults. The Registered Nurse will coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guide OR technicians and other staff, and ensure adherence to professional nursing standards and hospital policies. This position also requires collaboration with other departments for continuum of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance. Participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services is expected, and the nurse will act as a resource for other personnel.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Coordinate the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Work with other departments to provide a continuum of care.
Collaborate with co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization.
Ensure adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services.
Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.