Registered Nurse - Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU)

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

2d • $37 - $51

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, directs and guides OR Technicians and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The role works with other departments and coworkers to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The nurse adheres to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. The Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. This is a per diem position with a variable schedule at Central Maine Medical Center.

Requirements

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

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 using the nursing process.
• Provide care to neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Work with other departments to provide continuity of care and with coworkers to provide quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere 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.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to their needs, along with resources and programs supporting individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

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