Perioperative OR Nurse (RN) – Lead Patient Care

Mercy Health; Howland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at the Howland Outpatient Surgery Center in Maine. The role delivers high-quality perioperative care and collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include an accredited nursing degree, current RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS as required, CNOR preferred, SGNA for preferred, and at least two years of RN experience in a critical care setting; perioperative training

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS or PALS (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS/PALS may be required within 6 months).
• CNOR certification (preferred, not required).
• SGNA membership or certification (preferred, not required).
• Two years RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required).
• Peri-op 101 training (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team and assist in creating a safe environment.
• Manage nursing care within the OR and coordinate needs with other care providers.
• Provide pre-op, intra-op and post-op care, including discharge instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at the Howland Outpatient Surgery Center in Maine. The role delivers high-quality perioperative care and collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety before, during, and after procedures.

Requirements include an accredited nursing degree, current RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS as required, CNOR preferred, SGNA for preferred, and at least two years of RN experience in a critical care setting; perioperative training