Registered Nurse OR

East Bay Surgery Center LLC; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Holidays

Generous PTO

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

East Bay Surgery Center, LLC in Swansea, MA is seeking a full-time OR Registered Nurse to join our ophthalmic-focused ambulatory surgery team. The role supports perioperative care from pre-op through recovery, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The OR Nurse will prepare the OR, verify consent, maintain aseptic technique, administer meds, document care, and participate in quality and infection prevention initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 1 year OR nursing experience; ambulatory surgery center preferred.
• Current BLS; ACLS and CNOR preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and perioperative standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room with instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and informed consent.
• Act as circulating and/or scrub nurse maintaining aseptic technique.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team to facilitate safe case progression.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Document intraoperative care, implants, specimens, and other components.
• Position and transfer patients safely with the team.
• Handle and dispose of instruments, specimens, and biohazard materials.
• Support post-operative handoff to recovery with clear communication.
• Participate in QA, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to CMS, AAAHC, The Joint Commission regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Clinical judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

RN license in Massachusetts

Job description

Position Title:Registered Nurse OR
Classification:Non-Exempt
Reports To:OR Manager/Director of Nursing/Clinical Director
Location:East Bay Surgery Center, Swansea, MA
Job Type:Full-Time 30 Hours/Week
Pay Range:$35.00 - $50.00 per hour

East Bay Surgery Center, LLC, is a single specialty surgery center specializing in Ophthalmic Surgery with accreditation by AAAHC. Quality service and patient safety are the highest priorities at East Bay Surgery Center. The goal of each and every staff member is to provide our patients with a high quality, comfortable, and relaxing visit. East Bay Surgery Center is proud to offer high-quality care to all patients.

We are currently seeking a full-time OR Registered Nurse to join our busy center.

East Bay Surgery Center offers great benefits including but not limited to:

• No Holidays
• Generous PTO
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Position Summary:

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse is responsible for providing safe, effective, and efficient patient care during the perioperative period in an ambulatory surgery center setting. The OR Nurse works collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes compliance with regulatory standards, and adherence to best practices in infection control and patient safety. The nurse will use the nursing process as a framework to guide the delivery of high quality, individualized care to patients and their families. This process involves a series of steps that will help nurses assess patient needs, create appropriate nursing diagnosis, plan appropriate interventions, implement care, and evaluate the outcomes. The nursing process is essential for ensuring that patient care is effective and tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, and informed consent per established protocols.
• Act as a circulating nurse and or scrub nurse, ensuring aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to facilitate the safe and efficient progression of the case.
• Administer medications and monitor patients’ responses under the direction of the surgeon and anesthesia provider.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of intraoperative care, implants, and specimens and other components of medical record.
• Provide safe patient positioning, padding, and transfer in coordination with the surgical team.
• Ensure proper handling and disposition of surgical instruments, specimens, and biohazardous materials.
• Support post-operative patient handoff to the recovery area with clear communication.
• Participate in quality assurance, infection prevention, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and accrediting body regulations (CMS, AAAHC, The Joint Commission, etc.).

Charge Nurse Responsibilities (as assigned):

• Providing leadership and coordination of unit operations,
• Supporting staff,
• Facilitating patient flow,
• Assisting with operational and clinical issues, and
• Ensuring adherence to organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Licensure:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of operating room nursing experience; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterile technique, and perioperative nursing standards of practice (AORN).
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills.

Certifications:

• Current BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS certifications preferred.
• PALS may be required based on the patient population.
• CNOR Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move patients and equipment as needed.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate instruments and assess patient conditions.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and surgical hazards with proper protective equipment.

Core Competencies:

• Patient-Centered Care
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Detail and Safety
• Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

This job posting is not meant to be all inclusive but to provide an overview of the job responsibilities.

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.