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OR Registered Nurse

Novamed, Jacksonville, FL, United States


Overview
Southpoint Surgery Center (SPSC), an affiliate of North Carolina Specialty Hospital, is a new ambulatory surgery center located between Raleigh and Durham in the Durham‑Southpoint area. SPSC will provide a differentiated outpatient delivery model focused on providing high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions for surgical and related ancillary care for patients. The multi‑specialty 22,298 sq. ft. facility accommodates orthopedics, spine, ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, general, urology, plastics, podiatry, vascular, and pain services. At SPSC you will find highly motivated team‑players and a welcoming, team‑oriented staff.

Sign‑On Bonus
$15,000 sign‑on bonus available for full‑time OR RNs.

Why Join Southpoint Surgery Center?

Award‑Winning Hospital for Special Surgery

5‑Star CMS‑rated facility for patient experience

Positive work culture

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) employer match

Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care to the surgical patient, demonstrating extensive knowledge to support a variety of single and multi‑system illnesses or injuries. The RN controls the environment within the surgical suite and coordinates a safe plan of care using standards of practice and policies.

Apply age‑specific standards, policies, and procedures for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including medication administration and care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation, or anesthesia.

Incorporate cultural and developmental needs into the plan of care collaboratively with patient/family, ensuring culturally and developmentally appropriate care.

Demonstrate excellent communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills.

Prioritize tasks and maintain focus on detailed requests despite frequent interruptions to ensure patient safety.

Document patient care in the patient record according to established standards.

Participate and promote the Universal Protocol and time‑out procedure for every procedure.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—surgeons, physician assistants, anesthesia providers, SPD staff, radiology, and all OR team members—to plan and provide optimal patient outcomes.

Participate in performance‑improvement activities, collecting and analyzing data to identify quantifiable measures to maintain quality, and assist in developing patient‑care delivery systems, standards, policies, and problem‑solving teams.

Education and Experience Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school; associate's degree required, BSN preferred.

Current licensure as a registered nurse from the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or a compact multi‑state license.

BLS certification from AHA or ARC required upon hire.

ACLS and PALS certification preferred; must obtain both within six months of hire if not currently active.

CNOR certification strongly preferred.

Familiarity with instruments and equipment related to peri‑operative nursing.

Demonstrated manual dexterity in handling instruments.

Southpoint Surgery Center values its employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal‑opportunity employer that supports diversity and maintain a drug‑free workplace with required pre‑employment drug screening and background checks.

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