Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse
About The Position
Centurion Surgery Center is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to join its ambulatory surgery team. The nurse provides comprehensive perioperative care, serving as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety, maintaining a sterile environment, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to support high-quality clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate is a skilled perioperative nurse who can work in a fast-paced surgical environment, exercise sound clinical judgment, and provide safe, high-quality patient care. The role may also provide support in Pre-Op and PACU based on patient volume and operational needs.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Minimum of two years of operating room nursing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and infection prevention practices.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Nice To Haves
- Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience.
- Experience circulating orthopedic, spine, pain management, or outpatient surgical procedures.
- Experience with fluoroscopic procedures and image-guided interventions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures in accordance with established standards of nursing practice.
- Prepare operating rooms with the equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications needed for scheduled procedures.
- Verify patient identity, surgical site, consent forms, and required documentation before surgery.
- Coordinate patient positioning, skin preparation, and intraoperative safety measures.
- Maintain a sterile environment and comply with infection prevention and aseptic technique standards.
- Monitor patient status throughout procedures and communicate changes to the surgeon and anesthesia provider.
- Accurately document perioperative care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other clinical staff to promote efficient workflow and patient outcomes.
- Assist with room turnover, equipment checks, and supply management to support daily surgical operations.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with AAAHC, OSHA, HIPAA, CMS, and Company policies.
- Provide support in Pre-Op and PACU as needed, based on patient volume and operational needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the surgical team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
