Jax Spine & Pain Centers
OR / PACU Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, Florida•Full-time
About the Job
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.
The OR/PACU Registered Nurse serves as a circulating nurse during surgical procedures and provides skilled post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient safety, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, adaptable professional with strong perioperative nursing skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outpatient surgical care.
Essential Responsibilities:
Operating Room:
- 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.
- Coordinate 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.
- Ensure compliance with sterile technique, infection prevention standards, and patient safety protocols.
- Assist with room turnover, equipment checks, and inventory management to support efficient surgical operations.
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU):
- Receive and assess patients following surgical procedures.
- Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological status during the recovery process.
- Assess and manage pain, nausea, and other postoperative needs.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding postoperative care, discharge instructions, medications, activity restrictions, and follow-up care.
- Ensure patients meet discharge criteria before release.
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:
Required:
- 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.
About Jax Spine & Pain Centers
ABOUT OUR PRACTICEWe 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. Please see the list below for our current openings. We seek qualified, highly energized and self-motivated individuals who respect the essence of time and appreciate the value of a smile.We are always accepting resumes for the following positions:Medical assistantsDME techniciansMedical billing/AR specialistsCall center customer service representatives.