Join Our Team: Shape Surgical Care as a Nurse!

The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality nursing care across the surgical continuum in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), including pre-operative, intra-operative circulating, and post-anesthesia (PACU) phases, in accordance with AORN, ASPAN, and applicable regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs comprehensive pre-operative patient assessments, verifies consents, H&P, orders, and completes time-out procedures per policy

Functions as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures, coordinating room activities and anticipating surgeon and anesthesia needs

Prepares and administers medications safely and accurately in accordance with established standards and physician orders

Collaborates with anesthesia during induction and emergencies; responds appropriately to changes in patient condition or emergencies

Provides PACU care including airway management, monitoring vital signs, pain control, and recovery from anesthesia

Ensures accurate, complete documentation throughout all phases of care

Communicates effective hand-off reports during transitions between pre-op, OR, and PACU

Utilizes appropriate body mechanics and follows safety protocols to promote patient and staff safety

Performs nursing duties as assigned

Minimum 2 years' experience in an operating room setting; preferably in ophthalmology.
Active RN license as required by state of employment or appropriate compact licensure.
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Valid BCLS, ACLS Certifications required upon employment (Must be through American Heart Association, online certification not acceptable).