Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The RN coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The RN collaborates with other departments and coworkers to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The role also requires adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participation in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource to other personnel as appropriate. This full-time role is in peri-anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU) at Central Maine Healthcare, with 9-hour variable shifts. The team offers a collaborative, patient-focused surgical environment and opportunities for career advancement and specialty certification. The hiring process includes a recruiter prescreen, one hiring manager interview, and a hiring decision.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current certification.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Current PALS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- At least one year of 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 perioperative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients across age groups.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to ensure continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Follow applicable 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, with a stated estimate of $37.00 to $51.28 per hour.
- Comprehensive benefits package with options to customize benefits.
- Resources, programs, and voluntary options intended to support individual growth and well-being.
- Opportunities for career advancement and specialty certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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