Surgery Center Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care throughout the pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative phases.
• Prepare patients for procedures by completing assessments, reviewing medical histories, verifying consents, confirming readiness, and providing education.
• Serve as a circulating and/or scrub nurse and support surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team during procedures.
• Maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment and follow infection prevention practices, safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare team members.
• Anticipate the needs of patients and the surgical team; use critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Provide post-operative care, education, and discharge instructions to patients and families.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation according to organizational, regulatory, and professional standards.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow in the Operating Room and Outpatient Surgery Center.
• Participate in time-outs, surgical counts, handoffs, and other patient safety initiatives.
• Assist in emergencies and remain composed, organized, and responsive under pressure.
• Advocate for patients and families throughout the surgical experience.
• Maintain current knowledge of procedures, equipment, technology, and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Work with leadership and team members to identify opportunities to improve processes, quality outcomes, and the patient experience.