Pre-Op Charge Nurse

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Southwest, located in Houston, Texas, is a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. As a joint venture with United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and part of the Memorial Hermann Health System, we specialize in a wide range of surgical procedures and are committed to safety, efficiency, and excellence in every patient encounter.

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Full-time Pre-Op Charge Nurse Charge Nurse to join our nursing leadership team. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, highly organized, and able to lead by example while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care throughout the pre- and post-anesthesia phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and daily oversight for the Pre-Op nursing team, ensuring safe, timely, and efficient patient care
• Assign staff responsibilities, monitor workload, and adjust staffing as needed to meet patient and procedural needs
• Assist with patient care, including preoperative assessments, IV starts, medication administration, and post-anesthesia monitoring
• Respond quickly and effectively to patient emergencies or complications, providing direction to team members as needed
• Support physicians and anesthesia providers in delivering safe and coordinated perioperative care
• Serve as a resource and mentor to staff by promoting professional development, teamwork, and best practices
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and other leadership on quality improvement initiatives, compliance, and patient safety goals
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record
• Maintain adherence to infection control, medication safety, and regulatory standards

What We Offer
As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are
At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to delivering surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is proud of our inclusive culture. We respect differences and nurture the contributions of each individual while leveraging diversity to better serve our patients and physicians.

• Strong clinical knowledge of pre-op and PACU nursing practices, including airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain control
• Leadership ability to coordinate staff, delegate responsibilities, and promote teamwork
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in urgent or high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, and staff
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation
• Commitment to patient safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance

• Current RN license in the State of Texas required
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or critical care required
• Previous charge nurse or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or hospital setting highly desirable