Ambulatory OR Nurse: Perioperative Care & Safety

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a qualified perioperative RN to provide perioperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. The role focuses on preparing and monitoring patients before and during procedures while maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessment, maintaining the perioperative area, adherence to safety standards, recognizing changes in patient status, and delivering clear recovery handoff communication to

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with perioperative experience.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities for smooth recovery handoffs.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients preoperatively and monitor vital signs and condition throughout surgery.
• Prepare patients, ensure readiness of the perioperative area, and support clinical workflow.
• Assist with and adhere to safe surgical protocols and perioperative best practices.
• Recognize changes in patient status and respond promptly to emergencies.
• Provide education and support to patients and families, including recovery handoff communication.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Monitoring

Critical thinking

Rapid response

Communication

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a qualified perioperative RN to provide perioperative nursing care in an ambulatory surgery setting. The role focuses on preparing and monitoring patients before and during procedures while maintaining a safe, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include preoperative assessment, maintaining the perioperative area, adherence to safety standards, recognizing changes in patient status, and delivering clear recovery handoff communication to