Registered Nurse - Surgical Services, Pre Procedure

Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Services, Pre Procedure

Location: Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME

Full-time | 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.

• 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

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.

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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.

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