Registered Nurse ( Pre-Op/PACU)

Prime Healthcare • Lewiston, ME

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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 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, guides OR Technicians and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The nurse collaborates with other departments and coworkers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The position is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. It also requires adherence to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures, participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services, and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The estimated compensation range is $37.00 to $51.28 per hour; the actual starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

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 perioperative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients from neonates through 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

• Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options that employees can customize to their needs.

What This Job Offers

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