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

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

20h

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 for patients ranging from neonates to older adults. The role coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists and directs and guides OR Technicians and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.

The nurse collaborates with other departments and coworkers to ensure continuity and quality of patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The role also 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 per diem 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 perioperative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and older adult patients.
• 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.
• Work with coworkers 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed