Registered Nurse-Surgical Services

Prime Healthcare•Rumford, ME

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the peri-operative setting and delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The role also works with other departments and co-workers 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 position is part-time and works day shifts at Rumford Hospital.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide care for 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.
Collaborate with other departments and co-workers to provide continuity and quality of 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.