Registered Nurse- Peri Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU)
About The Position
Central Maine Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for peri-anesthesia care in the Pre-Op/PACU setting. The nurse delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients ranging from neonates to older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, guides OR technicians and other personnel, and collaborates across departments to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit organization. The role also requires adherence to regulations, professional standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures, as well as participation in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services. The nurse may serve as a resource for other personnel. The position has a variable schedule and reports directly to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. Compensation is estimated at $37.00 to $51.28 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available to qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms discussed during the interview process.
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 peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation 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 to provide a continuum of care and with co-workers to provide continuous, 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
- A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
- The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with customizable benefits, resources, programs, and voluntary options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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