OR RN

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Andrews ASC is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our perioperative OR team. This position plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical process. This position is responsible for managing individualized, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with departmental policies, state regulations, AAAHC standards, and facility protocols. The OR RN maintains clinical competency in perioperative nursing, supports a collaborative surgical team environment, and ensures the efficient use of supplies and equipment. This role operates under the general supervision of the OR Manager and OR Charge Nurse, contributing to excellence in surgical services across all phases of care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Surgical Support

Maintain strict aseptic technique and ensure sterile field integrity

Assist with surgical setup, including equipment assembly and sterile pack preparation

Position patients, prep operative sites, and verify procedure details with the surgical team

Support anesthesia team with intubation / extubation and patient monitoring

Conduct surgical counts and document care per policy

Handle specimens appropriately and dispose of sharps / supplies safely

Advocate for patient rights and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Administer and label medications and fluids accurately

Monitor infection control practices and maintain a surgically clean environment

Perform pre-op assessments, develop nursing care plans, and evaluate post-op outcomes

Daily Operations & Documentation

Participate in cross-training and committee involvement

Analyze clinical documentation for compliance with facility policies

Serve as liaison among patients, families, and medical staff

Respond to emails and communications in a timely manner

Promote a positive and professional work culture

Materials Management

Apply cost-effective practices and monitor equipment care

Assist in evaluating supply needs and physician preferences

Maintain inventory levels and rotate sterile supplies appropriately

Qualifications Required

Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

Active RN license in the state of Florida

Current BLS and CPR certifications

Strong ethical character and professional communication skills

Proficiency in written, verbal, and electronic communication in English

• Experience in ambulatory surgery or operating room settings

Preferred

BENEFITS :

Location : Andrews Ambulatory Surgery Center – Gulf Breeze, FL

Department : Operating Room

Reports To : Operating Room Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Andrews Institute ASC (AIASC) is committed to promoting health, wellness, and disease prevention and to providing a safe, clean and healthy environment to Workforce Members, patients, and visitors. The use of tobacco and tobacco products is a known and established hazard to the health and well-being of tobacco users and can also directly impact nonusers. In addition, the use of tobacco and tobacco products has been shown to decrease employee productivity and efficiency and increase absenteeism. In recognition of these factors, the Andrews Institute ASC will no longer hire tobacco users.