Registered Nurse, OR / PACU

About the Role

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR / PACU) delivers safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care to surgical patients across all phases, including preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia recovery. This RN primarily functions as a circulating nurse, collaborating closely with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse also supports PACU operations as needed and may provide additional clinical coverage on an as-needed basis to meet departmental needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As the OR RN, you deliver safe, evidence-based perioperative care across preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia phases. You coordinate with the surgical team as a circulating nurse to ensure efficiency, safety, and optimal patient outcomes. You support PACU operations and step in as need to maintain continuity of care and meet department demands.

Customer Service

• Uphold patient-centered care by preserving dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being throughout the surgical experience.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, physicians, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Respond promptly and professionally to patient needs, concerns, and questions.
• Maintains a calm, reassuring presence in high-stress and fast-paced environments.

Billing Procedures & Accounts Receivables

• Document perioperative care accurately in the electronic health record, including supplies, implants, and any variances.
• Ensures accurate case charging in collaboration with materials management and billing teams.
• Verifies that all case documentation meets regulatory and compliance standards.

Inventory & Order Placements

• Monitor surgical supplies, instrumentation, implants, and equipment inventory to support efficient case flow.
• Notify leadership promptly of supply shortages, equipment issues, or special case requirements.
• Use supplies in a cost-conscious manner while maintaining patient safety and quality of care.
• Maintain sterile supplies and ensure proper storage in accordance with policy and standards.

Policies & Procedures

• Adhere to hospital policies, Association of perioperative Registered Nurses standards, infection prevention guidelines, and regulatory requirements across all phases of perioperative care.
• Maintains strict sterile technique and follow surgical safety protocols, including time-outs and surgical counts.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and performance improvement activities.
• Comply with patient safety goals, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations, and workplace safety standards.

Organizational Support

• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff to ensure efficient surgical flow and optimal patient outcomes.
• Participates in on call rotation, department meetings, and ongoing education and training activities.
• Supports new staff through orientation, mentoring, and precepting as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet evolving departmental and organizational needs.