Ambulatory Surgery Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Leland (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in the United States seeks a skilled perioperative nurse to provide high-quality patient care in an ambulatory surgery setting. The role involves assessing patients on arrival and preparing them for procedures, administering preoperative medications, and delivering perioperative education to support informed, comfortable care.

You will assist with postoperative recovery and monitor patient condition while advocating for a safe, smooth, and patient-centered

Qualifications

• Strong patient assessment and clinical care skills in perioperative environments.
• Knowledge of preoperative and postoperative processes and medication administration practices.
• Clear communication skills for patient education and advocacy.
• Ability to maintain safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and evaluate readiness for procedures.
• Administer preoperative medications and follow established perioperative protocols.
• Provide perioperative education to patients to support informed, comfortable care.
• Assist with postoperative recovery and monitor patient condition.
• Advocate for a safe, smooth, and supportive patient experience from intake through recovery.

Skills

Patient assessment

Perioperative care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Job description

Provide high-quality patient care in an ambulatory surgery setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon arrival and evaluate readiness for procedures.
• Administer preoperative medications and follow established perioperative protocols.
• Provide perioperative education to patients to support informed, comfortable care.
• Assist with postoperative recovery and monitor patient condition.
• Advocate for a safe, smooth, and supportive patient experience from intake through recovery.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical care skills in perioperative environments.
• Knowledge of preoperative and postoperative processes and medication administration practices.
• Clear communication skills for patient education and advocacy.
• Ability to maintain safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care throughout the perioperative workflow.