Careers at USPI
Treating patients like family
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse
Overview
Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurses are an integral part of the surgical team, providing essential nursing care to patients during surgical cases. Their role requires a high level of accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced surgical environment. Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurses are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care during surgery. Their ability to maintain a professional approach while providing nursing care is critical in ensuring positive patient outcomes while keeping patients and their families informed. Will work directly with surgeons, medical/surgical staff and post-acute caregivers to create comprehensive patient care from pre- to post-op. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in nursing, with a great work/life balance, consider a career with USPI.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurseat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
Memorial Hermann Endoscopy Center Cypress, located in Cypress, Texas, is a premier outpatient facility dedicated to providing exceptional gastrointestinal care in a patient-focused environment. As part of the Memorial Hermann Health System and United Surgical Partners International (USPI), we specialize in advanced endoscopic procedures with a commitment to safety, efficiency, and clinical excellence.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Full-time Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to providing safe, high-quality care for patients before and after endoscopic procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures
- Perform patient assessments, including vital signs, medication history, and anesthesia risk evaluation
- Educate patients and families on procedure preparation, recovery, and discharge instructions
- Monitor patients during the immediate recovery phase, responding to any complications or changes in condition
- Administer medications as ordered and maintain accurate documentation of care provided
- Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure safe and efficient patient flow
- Maintain compliance with infection control, regulatory, and accreditation standards
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, and a positive care experience at every stage
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.
Required Skills:
- Strong assessment and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to patient emergencies
- Collaborative team player with a patient-centered mindset
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
Required Experience:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or critical care nursing (ambulatory surgery experience preferred)
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required; PALS preferred
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