RN Operating Room - Nights -CMMC

At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. Position Summary: The RN is responsible for managing individualized direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing exceptional patient experience by supporting and educating the patient and family throughout their hospitalization; functions as the patient advocate while actively following a plan of care responding to changes in condition and/or response to treatments. Essential Duties: * Obtains nursing history, performs nursing assessment and develops plan of care for patients. * Demonstrates ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes adult, geriatric and the general patient population. * Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and ability to prioritize during high acuity situations. * Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. * Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. * Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. * Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. * Demonstrates the ability to start peripheral IV's. * Demonstrates the ability to care for post-surgical patients. * Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. * Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. * Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers. * Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides appropriate care and information based on patient status. * Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. * Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. * Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. * Participation in performance improvement and CQI activities. * Consults other health team members/departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. * Communicates appropriately and clearly to Director, Nurse Leader, Team Leader, Nursing Supervisor, co-workers and providers. * Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. * Documentation meets current standards and policies. * Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. * Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. * Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. * Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and ongoing education. * Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Education and Experience: Med/Surg/Rehab: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred. * Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required. Critical Care/ED: * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * Current Registered Nurse License, in the state of Maine, BSN preferred. * Current ACLS and BLS (PALS desired) * TNCC desired Preferred: * One year of nursing experience * Bilingual Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards * I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment * I am actively listening and seeking information * I am honest, truthful, and consistent * I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy * I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate * I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork * I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways. * Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment. * Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!