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

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Surgical Services in Lewiston, ME. This Per Diem position involves delivering direct and indirect patient care, coordinating with surgeons, and adhering to healthcare standards and regulations.

Qualified candidates must have a valid RN License, BLS certification, and preferred experience in perioperative care. The role offers an opportunity to work in an integrated healthcare delivery system, ensuring quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate required.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Adheres to regulations, standards, and procedures.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient coordination

Compliance with regulations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current RN License

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Services, Peri-Anesthesia (Pre‑Op/PACU)

Schedule: (PRN), Day Shift

Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, ME

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri‑operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co‑workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in‑services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

1. Current and valid state RN License.
2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training.
6. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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