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

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting, including pre-op and PACU, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guides OR technicians and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The role collaborates with other departments and coworkers to ensure 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 full-time 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 of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide care for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide OR technicians and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide continuity and quality of 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

• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Competitive compensation.
• A customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed