Perioperative RN: Lead OR Care & Surgical Support

Baptist Health Care Corporation; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Care Corporation in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized perioperative care and contribute to a high‑quality surgical team. The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia staff.

The position requires Florida nursing licensure, BLS, and perioperative experience or training, with opportunities for on‑call duties and leadership within the OR team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to changes in patient status or surgical workflow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced OR environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and verifies patient readiness for surgery, including reviewing history, allergies, consents, diagnostics, and pre‑operative requirements.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, surgeon, anesthesia provider, and perioperative team.
• Implements the medical and nursing plan of care by serving as the circulating RN, coordinating sterile field setup, ensuring accurate counts, and maintaining patient safety throughout all phases of the surgical procedure.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions, anesthesia, and surgical progress; modifies the plan of care based on continual reassessment.
• Maintains accurate, real‑time documentation in the electronic medical record to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory, infection prevention, and safety standards, including ACHA, CMS, CDC, and internal policy requirements.
• Manages OR supplies, equipment, implants, and specialty devices to ensure readiness, appropriate function, and availability for surgical procedures.
• Provides technical and clinical support to surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team, including positioning, prepping assistance, obtaining instruments or equipment, and responding to emergent needs.
• Promotes teamwork and communication among perioperative, anesthesia, and ancillary departments to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and certifications required for practice in the operating room environment.
• Performs responsibilities required by surgical services as defined by the scope of service and specific surgical specialty needs.
• May act as charge nurse for on‑call, holidays, or assigned shifts, coordinating staffing, case flow, safety, and communication needs.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Critical thinking

Team communication

Organizational skills

Callback readiness

Emergency decision-making

Education

Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing

Associates Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

1 year Perioperative nursing experience

Job description

Baptist Health Care Corporation in Pensacola, FL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized perioperative care and contribute to a high‑quality surgical team. The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia staff.

The position requires Florida nursing licensure, BLS, and perioperative experience or training, with opportunities for on‑call duties and leadership within the OR team.