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

Prime Healthcare; Maine; On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Peri-Anesthesia (Pre-Op/PACU) under a Per Diem, Days schedule.

The RN will deliver direct and indirect peri-operative care, perform pre-anesthesia assessments, monitor airway and vital status, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesiologists, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support a safe peri-operative continuum for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
• CNOR Certification (AORN) preferred; BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect peri-operative care in Pre-Op and PACU settings
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and post-anesthesia recovery monitoring
• Monitor airway, hemodynamic status, pain control, and level of consciousness
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate patient care and direct OR Technicians and support staff
• Ensure safe patient flow across the peri-operative continuum
• Maintain compliance with AORN, Joint Commission, and hospital standards
• Participate in performance improvement, unit meetings, and education
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and team members
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Perioperative experience

CNOR preferred

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

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

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Per-Diem | Days | 8 -Hour Shifts

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, patient-centered peri-operative care utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) for patients across the lifespan. Provides direct and indirect care in Pre-Op and PACU settings.

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visitwww.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect peri-operative care in Pre-Op and PACU settings
• Perform pre-anesthesia assessments and post-anesthesia recovery monitoring
• Monitor airway, hemodynamic status, pain control, and level of consciousness
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Coordinate patient care and direct OR Technicians and support staff
• Ensure safe patient flow across the peri-operative continuum
• Maintain compliance with AORN, Joint Commission, and hospital standards
• Participate in performance improvement, unit meetings, and education
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff and team members
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 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.

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $36.00 to $49.16 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf