Surgical OR & PACU Operations Nurse

Puyana Plastic Surgery PLLC; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Puyana Plastic Surgery PLLC in Coral Gables, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse Coordinator (RN) to oversee the clinical and day-to-day operations of our on-site surgical facility. This hands-on role combines patient care with operational leadership to ensure a safe, organized, and compliant OR and PACU.

The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed RN with OR/PACU experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required.
• OR/PACU, ambulatory surgery center, or office-based surgery experience required.
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing and OR/PACU workflows.
• Plastic surgery experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, sterilization, medication management, surgical documentation, and patient safety.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership and working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily OR and PACU operations and surgical-day readiness.
• Provide hands-on nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the surgeon, anesthesia providers, and surgical team.
• Review surgical charts and clinical documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Oversee required OR/PACU logs, medication documentation, crash cart checks, sterilization records, and other clinical documentation.
• Monitor surgical supplies, medications, inventory, and equipment readiness.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable office-surgery, infection-control, and safety requirements.
• Maintain continuous readiness for inspections and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, servicing, and required testing.
• Help train and coordinate OR/PACU personnel and ensure established protocols are followed.
• Identify missing documentation, supply shortages, or operational issues and ensure they are addressed promptly.
• Develop and maintain organized OR workflows, checklists, and processes.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Infection control

Office-based surgery experience

Plastic surgery experience

Ownership & accountability

Job description

Puyana Plastic Surgery PLLC in Coral Gables, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse Coordinator (RN) to oversee the clinical and day-to-day operations of our on-site surgical facility. This hands-on role combines patient care with operational leadership to ensure a safe, organized, and compliant OR and PACU.

The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed RN with OR/PACU experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the