Registered Nurse - Operating Room, Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

The Registered Nurse manages individualized, goal directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This position provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position is responsible for the delivery of quality care in designated areas of surgical services while meeting standards as set forth by the state, regulatory agencies, and facility policies and procedures. This position performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and other professionals in the facility. This position maintains knowledge and skills required to perform as a professional registered nurse as well as those specific surgical services departments. This position promotes teamwork with all surgical team members and other departments. This position manages supplies and equipment effectively.

• Assesses and verifies patient readiness for surgery, including reviewing history, allergies, consents, diagnostics, and pre‑operative requirements.
• Develops and documents an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, surgeon, anesthesia provider, and perioperative team.
• Implements the medical and nursing plan of care by serving as the circulating RN, coordinating sterile field setup, ensuring accurate counts, and maintaining patient safety throughout all phases of the surgical procedure.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions, anesthesia, and surgical progress; modifies the plan of care based on continual reassessment.
• Maintains accurate, real‑time documentation in the electronic medical record to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of care.
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory, infection prevention, and safety standards, including ACHA, CMS, CDC, and internal policy requirements.
• Manages OR supplies, equipment, implants, and specialty devices to ensure readiness, appropriate function, and availability for surgical procedures.
• Provides technical and clinical support to surgeons, anesthesia, and the surgical team, including positioning, prepping assistance, obtaining instruments or equipment, and responding to emergent needs.
• Promotes teamwork and communication among perioperative, anesthesia, and ancillary departments to ensure safe and efficient workflow.
• Maintains current clinical knowledge and certifications required for practice in the operating room environment.
• Performs responsibilities required by surgical services as defined by the scope of service and specific surgical specialty needs.
• May act as charge nurse for on‑call, holidays, or assigned shifts, coordinating staffing, case flow, safety, and communication needs.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Perioperative nursing experience or Periop 101 training Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required and
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing skills.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to adapt to changes in patient status or surgical workflow.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced OR environment.
• Must be able to return to the facility within 30 minutes during callback.
• Ability to maintain composure and make clinical decisions during emergent situations.

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse