OR/PACU Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Centurion Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and patient- focused OR/PACU Registered Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery team. This dual-role position provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care by supporting patients throughout the surgical experience—from the operating room through post-anesthesia recovery.

The OR/PACU Registered Nurse serves as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures and provides skilled post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, adaptable professional with strong perioperative nursing skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Operating Room:

• Serve as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures in accordance with established standards of nursing practice.
• Prepare operating rooms with the necessary equipment, instruments, medications, and supplies for scheduled procedures.
• Verify patient identity, surgical site, informed consent, and required documentation before surgery.
• Coordinate patient positioning and maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and communicate changes in patient status to the surgeon and anesthesia provider.
• Ensure compliance with sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Assist with room turnover, equipment checks, and inventory management to support efficient surgical operations.

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):

• Receive and assess patients following surgical procedures.
• Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status during the recovery process.
• Assess and manage pain, nausea, and other postoperative needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding postoperative care, discharge instructions, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up care.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria before release.

General Responsibilities:

• Accurately document all perioperative and postoperative care within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, efficient patient care.
• Maintain compliance with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention standards, and Company policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support a culture of patient safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of two (2) years of perioperative, operating room, PACU, or critical care nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and post-anesthesia recovery care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Preferred:

• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience.
• CNOR and/or CAPA certification.
• Experience with outpatient orthopedic, spine, pain management, or interventional procedures.
• Experience with moderate sedation recovery and fluoroscopic procedures.

Why Join Our Team?

At Centurion Surgery Center, we are committed to delivering exceptional outpatient surgical care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Our OR/PACU Nurses are valued members of the surgical team, providing seamless care throughout the patient's surgical journey while contributing to outstanding clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid Holidays.
• Life and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities.

If you are a dedicated perioperative nurse who enjoys working in a collaborative ambulatory surgery environment and is passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Centurion Surgery Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.