Perioperative Nurse - RN

JOB SUMMARY

The Perioperative RN is responsible for providing high‑quality nursing care across Pre‑Operative, Post‑Operative, and Surgical services. This role will be cross‑trained in all perioperative areas; however, staff may initially be assigned to a primary area while training progresses. Responsibilities include evaluating patient conditions, preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, monitoring recovery, and responding to patient needs during routine and emergency situations.

• Admit and prepare patients for the pre‑operative area, reviewing histories, assessments, and physician orders.
• Receive patients into the post‑operative area, review post‑operative reports, monitor patient status, and document findings.
• Provide general nursing care, administer medications, and manage prescribed treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Assist with surgical procedures, including circulating duties, patient positioning, equipment preparation, and maintaining aseptic technique.
• Monitor patient condition throughout the perioperative process and report unusual symptoms or complications to anesthesia or the physician.
• Maintain accurate medication, supply, and documentation controls including nurse’s notes, EMR charting, and test result posting.
• Instruct and counsel patients and families regarding procedures, treatments, medications, and recovery expectations.
• Ensure clean, safe, and fully stocked pre‑op, post‑op, and surgical environments.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, emergency response ability, and adherence to all HIPAA, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support efficient patient flow and collaborate with clinical teams to ensure optimal perioperative care delivery.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN licensed in the State of South Carolina.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in a perioperative or operating room setting.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient‑service skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast‑moving surgical environment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR/reporting systems.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and dependability.

• Full‑time schedule:
  Monday–Friday, 7:00AM–3:30PM.
• Requires moderate physical activity including patient positioning, pushing wheelchairs/carts, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office and clinical equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Health Savings Plan – HSA Bank
• Employer Paid Vision – Columbia Eye Clinic
• Employer Paid Life & AD&D – The Hartford
• 401k – Vanguard 50% match up to 6%
• Voluntary Term Life – The Hartford
• Short-Term Disability – The Hartford
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability – The Hartford
• Employer Paid Laundry Service
• Lunches Provided by Employer
• Shoe Reimbursement (Select Positions)
• Employer Paid Scrubs (Select Positions)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• A Day Off for Your Birthday
• PTO (Paid Time Off) – 3 weeks first year, increasing on select anniversaries
• Continuing Education Reimbursement – Select Certifications