Registered Nurse ( Pre-Op/PACU)
About The Position
Central Maine Healthcare is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for Pre-Op and PACU. The Registered Nurse delivers direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining 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 role is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The position has a variable shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process. Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. It includes Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, and the Maine College of Health Professions.
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 through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients ranging from neonates to 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.
- 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
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options staff can customize to fit their needs.
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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