Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room / Recovery Room

Job Overview

SSJ300 LLC is seeking a responsible, motivated, and patient-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) to join our healthcare team.

We are looking for a dynamic nursing professional with previous experience in the Operating Room (OR) and Recovery Room (PACU), who is committed to providing exceptional patient care and maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, safety, and professionalism.

The selected candidate will work closely with and provide direct support to the Operating Room Supervisor, assisting with daily clinical and operational activities to ensure efficient workflow and outstanding patient care.

At SSJ300 LLC, we are committed to excellence in service, patient safety, and the overall well-being of every patient we serve.

Duties

• Provide direct nursing support to the Operating Room Supervisor.
• Assist with preoperative patient preparation and assessment.
• Provide nursing care and support before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients in the Recovery Room (PACU), observing vital signs and overall clinical condition.
• Assist the medical team with surgical procedures and related clinical activities.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ensure proper documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient care.
• Follow established infection control, patient safety, and clinical protocols.
• Assist with patient discharge instructions and postoperative care coordination.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Prepare the operating room, maintain aseptic technique, support surgical procedures, and monitor patients’ condition.
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care, including airway management, medication administration, acute pain management, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate handoffs and communicate changes in patient status to the care team; follow infection control and HIPAA privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current and valid Puerto Rico Registered Nurse License.
• Current Nursing Professional Association membership (Colegiación).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid Law 300 Certification.
• Background check clearance.
• Previous clinical experience in an Operating Room (OR) is highly preferred.
• Previous clinical experience in a Recovery Room (PACU) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing procedures, patient monitoring, and infection control protocols.
• Nursing experience with patient assessment, medication administration, vital signs, medical documentation, and patient care.

Skills & Professional Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A responsible, organized, and proactive work ethic.
• A positive, dynamic, and team-oriented attitude.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Strong patient advocacy and compassionate care skills.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to patient confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing clinical needs.
• A strong commitment to patient safety and quality standards.
• Part-Time position.
• Flexible availability based on surgical scheduling and operational needs.

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Work Location: In person