Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse

Jax Spine and Pain Center; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery team. The OR RN provides comprehensive perioperative care as circulating nurse, ensures patient safety, maintains a sterile environment, and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the team to deliver excellent outcomes.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and is committed to safe, high-quality patient care, with a

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of two years OR nursing experience.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating rooms with equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications.
• Verify patient identity, site, consent, and documentation prior to surgery.
• Coordinate patient positioning, skin prep, and intraoperative safety measures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and aseptic technique.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the surgical team.
• Document perioperative care in EMR.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to promote efficient workflow.
• Assist with room turnover, equipment checks, and supply management.
• Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide support in Pre-Op and PACU as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Position Summary:

Centurion Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery team. The OR Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care by serving as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, maintaining a sterile environment, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to deliver exceptional clinical outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a skilled perioperative nurse who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, demonstrates sound clinical judgment, and is committed to providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures in accordance with established standards of nursing practice.
• Prepare operating rooms with the necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and medications for scheduled procedures.
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, consent forms, and required documentation prior to surgery.
• Coordinate patient positioning, skin preparation, and intraoperative safety measures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and ensure compliance with infection prevention and aseptic technique standards.
• Monitor patient status throughout surgical procedures and communicate changes to the surgeon and anesthesia provider.
• Document all perioperative care accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other clinical staff to promote efficient workflow and outstanding 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of two (2) 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).

Preferred:

• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience.
• Experience circulating orthopedic, spine, pain management, or outpatient surgical procedures.
• Experience with fluoroscopic procedures and image-guided interventions.