Registered Nurse - Operating Room Preceptor/Educator

Registered Nurse- Operating Room Preceptor/Educator

Full Time- Days

Central Maine Healthcare

The Registered Nurse Preceptor functions as a teacher and mentor in guiding, directing and supervising technical nursing activities of the nurse preceptee. Provides guidance and consultation when needed, regarding effective patient care and scope of practice. Creates formal and informal learning opportunities for peers regarding practice issues, technology and/or current research, identifies and intervenes when staff weaknesses are identified. The Registered Nurse Preceptor is responsible for oversight of the preceptee in the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  The Registered Nurse Preceptor also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice without assistance to patients in the operating room setting. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.  Provides for a safe environment for patients and visitors.  Utilizes the chain of command when necessary to ensure patient well-being and appropriateness of care to patients in the OR. The Registered Nurse preceptor 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     Current and valid state RN License.

2.     Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3.     Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4.     Current PALS 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) required.

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $37.80 to $54.75. 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/