Peri-Anesthesia Nurse Manager: Lead Ops & Quality

Central Maine Medical Center Inc; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, seeks a Registered Nurse Manager for the Peri-Anesthesia unit. The role leads daily perioperative operations, ensures patient safety, and partners with physicians, anesthesia teams, and hospital leadership to drive quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license, BSN, and current ACLS/PALS as applicable, with prior management experience and peri-anesthesia nursing background preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and valid RN license.
• BLS (AHA) required on hire and maintained.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• BSN required for all hires after 2021-01-11.
• ACLS (AHA) certification on hire and maintained.
• PALS (AHA) certification for facilities caring for pediatric patients.
• Peri-Anesthesia nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Peri-Anesthesia departments.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, workflow, productivity, and department performance.
• Ensure high-quality patient care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership.
• Lead quality improvement and performance initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, resource management, and operational planning.
• Support staff recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Shift coordination

Education

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME, seeks a Registered Nurse Manager for the Peri-Anesthesia unit. The role leads daily perioperative operations, ensures patient safety, and partners with physicians, anesthesia teams, and hospital leadership to drive quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license, BSN, and current ACLS/PALS as applicable, with prior management experience and peri-anesthesia nursing background preferred.