Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (ASC)

Position Title:OR Circulator / Scrub RN Ambulatory Surgery Center
Department:Operating Room
Reports To: Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator of OR Services
Location:New York, Queens

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as circulating RN (and/or scrub RN when required) during ophthalmology procedures (e.g., cataract surgery, LASIK,) and pediatric dental surgeries (under sedation, general anesthesia).
• Prepare the operating room: verify equipment, instruments, implants, ensure sterile field integrity, manage surgical count, coordinate with surgical techs and scrub staff.
• Assist with positioning, prepping the patient, ensuring surgeon/anesthesia needs are met, and that safety protocols (time-out, site verification) are followed.
• Monitor intraoperative patient status, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical team, anticipate needs and respond to changes in patient or surgical condition.
• Document operative care, assist with turnover between cases to maintain efficient flow, manage inventory and sterile supplies for ophthalmology & dental surgical cases.
• Crossassist in pre-op/post-op as needed (depending on staffing) to provide a seamless workflow in the ASC environment.
• Maintain compliance with ASC accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, AAAHC), infection control and OR safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• New York State RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS desirable for pediatric dentistry cases. CNOR credential preferred or willing to obtain.
• Previous OR experience in ophthalmology and/or pediatric dentistry preferred (1-3 years minimum).
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, ophthalmic and dental surgical procedures.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; ability to anticipate and respond to surgical team and patient needs quickly.
• Flexibility to adapt to a mixed surgical case load (ophtho + pediatric dentistry) and variable case volumes.

Schedule & Environment

• Typical shift: Monday-Friday, day shift, Weekends - sometimes.
• High-volume, fast-paced ASC environment with emphasis on efficient turnover and high patient satisfaction.
• May participate in both ophthalmology and pediatric dentistry surgical suites; need comfort with both age populations and sedation/anesthesia protocols.