Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Services / Extended Stay Unit

TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Services / Extended Stay Unit

Responsible To: Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care across the perioperative continuum, including preadmission testing, pre-anesthesia assessment, operating room circulating, post-anesthesia care, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.  Recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience is required to support patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and post-operative care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preadmission Testing (PAT)

  •    Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments prior to surgical procedures.

  •    Review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and diagnostic studies.

  •    Identify and communicate potential surgical or anesthesia risks to appropriate providers.

  •    Provide patient education regarding preoperative instructions, medication management, and procedural expectations.

  •    Coordinate necessary testing and follow-up to ensure surgical readiness.

Peri-Anesthesia Nursing

  •    Assess, monitor, and care for patients during the preoperative and postoperative phases.

  •    Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.

  •    Monitor vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and recovery progression following anesthesia.

  •    Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards.

  •    Provide patient and family education regarding recovery and discharge instructions.

Operating Room Circulator

  •    Function as the circulating nurse during surgical procedures.

  •    Ensure a safe and sterile environment in accordance with infection prevention and regulatory standards.

  •    Verify patient identity, procedure, consent, and surgical site prior to surgery.

  •    Coordinate communication among the surgical team throughout procedures.

  •    Document intraoperative care accurately and completely.

  •    Assist with patient positioning, equipment preparation, and specimen handling.

Extended Stay Nursing   

  •    Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care for patients requiring extended observation following procedures. Overnight stay or assisting in patients discharge.

  •    Monitor patient recovery, pain management, fluid status, and postoperative complications.

  •    Collaborate with physicians and ancillary staff to facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care.

  •    Educate patients and families regarding post-discharge care and follow-up requirements.

  •    Escalate changes in patient condition promptly and appropriately.

Qualification

Required

  •    Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.  

  •    Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

  •    Minimum of 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience.

  •    Current BLS certification.

  •    Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage care for patients with varying acuity levels.

  •    Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred

  •    Previous experience in preadmission testing, perioperative nursing, PACU, or ambulatory surgery.

  •    ACLS certification.

  •    CNOR and/or CPAN/CAPA certification.

  •    Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  •    Comprehensive knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and practices. 

  •    Ability to provide patient-centered care throughout the surgical contimuum.

  •    Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.

  •    Ability to work effectively in a face-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

  •    Excellent documentation and communication skills.

  •    Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Work Environment

  •    Ambulatory surgery center and/or hospital surgical services setting.

  •    Requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and assisting with patient transfers.

  •    May require participation in on-call rotations based on department needs

This position supports patient care across the full perioperative experience, utilizing both recent

Medical-Surgical nursing expertise and specialized perioperative nursing skills to promote safe

surgical outcomes and exceptional patient experiences.

Work Remotely:

-No

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance 

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care

• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• ASC

• Outpatient

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS and ACLS Certification (Required)

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person