OR/PACU Registered Nurse

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.

Essential Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cook up 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.
• Absolutely ensure compliance with sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.
• Absolutely ensure room turnover, equipment checks, and inventory management to support efficient surgical operations.

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

• 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?

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.

About Jax Spine & Pain Centers

We are proud to be the leading providers of progressive interventional pain relief. Our team of board-certified physicians and medical staff are highly trained in all areas of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

Looking for a Career in the Medical Field?

Apply today and have the potential to join Northeast Florida’s Leading Interventional Pain Management Specialists. At Jax Spine & Pain Centers, we provide our patients with superior solutions to treat acute and chronic pain. Now serving multiple locations, our board certified physician’s along with our professional staff value hands-on compassionate care, from the consultation through treatment.

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