Surgical Registered Nurse

HR Partners Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Drainless Aesthetic Institute in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Surgical Registered Nurse to provide safe, patient-centered perioperative care within our on-site cosmetic surgery facility. Based on experience, you may support preoperative care, circulating, post-anesthesia recovery, and clinical patient coordination.

This startup-style practice values initiative and teamwork; expect evolving processes and schedules as we grow, with opportunities to contribute to accreditation readiness,

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Georgia RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of one year PACU or ICU experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Credentialing, competency, and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform perioperative nursing assessments and documentation.
• Provide preoperative nursing care and patient education.
• Circulating RN responsibilities when assigned and competency-validated.
• Participate in surgical time-outs, safety checks, and specimen handling.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitor vitals.
• Coordinate preoperative visits, procedures, and follow-up appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient information and medical records.
• Support accreditation readiness and compliance with facility standards.

Skills

PACU experience

ICU experience

Nursing license GA

BLS

ACLS

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

This job is being posted on behalf of a surgical office in Kennesaw, GA.

About The Drainless Aesthetic Institute

The Drainless Aesthetic Institute is a growing cosmetic surgery practice dedicated to providing a personalized, thoughtful, and patient-centered surgical experience. We are building a collaborative team committed to exceptional care, professionalism, and an environment in which patients and employees feel valued.

As a startup organization, we seek proactive, dependable, and adaptable professionals who communicate openly, exercise discretion, take initiative, and support their colleagues. Team members will have a meaningful opportunity to shape the practice as our processes, technology, schedules, and workflows evolve.

If you take pride in your work and want to help build an exceptional practice from the ground up, we invite you to grow with us.

Position Summary

The Surgical Registered Nurse provides safe, patient-centered perioperative nursing care and clinical patient coordination within The Drainless Aesthetic Institute’s on-site cosmetic surgery facility.

Based on experience, demonstrated competency, staffing, and facility needs, the Surgical RN may support preoperative care, circulating, post-anesthesia recovery, discharge, clinical patient coordination, and other qualified perioperative functions.

This position has no on-call responsibilities. Early starts and extended clinical days may be required. Scheduled weekend coverage may be needed approximately one to two times per month.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and document perioperative nursing assessments.
• Review preoperative documentation and confirm allergies, medications, orders, testing, and other information required for surgical readiness.
• Provide preoperative nursing care and patient education.
• Perform circulating RN responsibilities when assigned, qualified, and competency-validated.
• Participate in surgical time-outs, counts, specimen handling, patient positioning, identification, and other required safety procedures.
• Complete timely and accurate perioperative documentation.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care when qualified and assigned.
• Monitor vital signs, pain, nausea, surgical sites, and other clinical indicators during recovery.
• Administer medications and treatments pursuant to lawful orders and facility policy.
• Recognize and immediately **escalate** changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, scrub technicians, medical assistants, and other team members.
• Coordinate preoperative visits, procedures, postoperative appointments, and clinical follow-up.
• Address patient questions within the RN scope of practice and elevate matters to the appropriate licensed provider when necessary.
• Provide timely follow-up regarding surgical preparation, recovery, discharge instructions, and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate patient information, schedules, medical records, and clinical coordination documentation.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintain infection-prevention and patient-safety practices.
• Participate in crash-cart checks, emergency readiness, drills, and patient-transfer procedures.
• Assist with incident reporting, quality-improvement activities, and clinical review.
• Support AAAHC accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance with applicable facility standards.
• Assist with operating-room setup, turnover, stocking, and supply readiness as needed.
• Perform other appropriate duties within RN scope, demonstrated competency, and facility policy.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Georgia Registered Nurse license or a valid multistate RN license with authorization to practice in Georgia.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of one year of PACU or ICU experience.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Ability to satisfy facility credentialing, competency, and pre-employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of operating-room or PACU experience.
• Ambulatory or office-based surgery experience.
• Plastic or cosmetic surgery experience.
• CNOR certification.

Startup Expectations

Clinical team members may be cross-trained in multiple perioperative functions when legally permissible and after appropriate training and competency validation.

The Surgical RN should expect processes, schedules, policies, workflows, and responsibilities to evolve as The Drainless Aesthetic Institute grows.

Physical Requirements and Occupational Exposure

The position may require:

• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Bending and reaching.
• Pushing or moving equipment.
• Assisting with patient transfers and positioning.
• Responding rapidly during emergencies.

The employee may experience occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, sharps, medications, anesthetic agents, surgical smoke, disinfectants, infectious materials, and other hazards associated with perioperative care.

Pre-Employment Screening

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of The Drainless Aesthetic Institute’s applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check, reference checks, and drug screening.

Screening may also include verification of employment history, education, professional licenses, certifications, credentials, and other job-related qualifications. All screening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Drainless Aesthetic Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At-Will Employment Disclaimer

Employment with The Drainless Aesthetic Institute is at will to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Nothing in this job description or recruiting posting constitutes an employment contract or guarantees employment for any specific duration, schedule, assignment, compensation arrangement, or period of continued employment.