Careers at USPI
Treating patients like family
Pre-Op Registered Nurse Full TIme
Overview
Pre-Op Registered Nurse Full TImes 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 Registered Nurse Full TImes 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 Registered Nurse Full TImeat 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 Surgery Center Woodlands Parkway is a physician-led outpatient surgery center offering high-quality, patient-centered care in a warm, personalized setting. We specialize in a range of same-day surgical procedures, including gastroenterology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, podiatry, and more. Our goal is to provide efficient care with an exceptional patient experience — all close to home in The Woodlands.
We are proudly partnered with United Surgical Partners International (USPI), a leader in short-stay surgical facilities. With USPI, our team benefits from national resources, clinical best practices, and a strong culture of collaboration, while maintaining a local, patient-first focus. USPI facilities are known for their physician engagement, clinical quality, and team-oriented environments.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures in a safe and timely manner
- Monitor patient condition pre- and post-operatively, including vital signs, pain levels, and overall stability
- Administer IV fluids, medications, and pre-op treatments as ordered
- Provide age-appropriate education and discharge instructions to patients and caregivers
- Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure smooth case transitions and readiness
- Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR
- Respond promptly to emergencies and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment
- Follow all infection control, safety, and patient privacy protocols
Required Skills:
- Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking
- Strong communication and patient education abilities
- Adaptability and readiness to float between Pre-Op and PACU areas
- Calm under pressure and responsive in emergent situations
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization
- Works well in a collaborative, team-based environment
Required Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a Pre-Op and/or PACU nursing role
- Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or acute care setting strongly preferred
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in fast-paced or emergent situations
- Skilled in post-anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery assessments
- Comfortable assisting with airway management and post-op pain control
- Knowledge of EMR systems and post-anesthesia documentation requirements
- Previous experience educating patients and families on discharge plans
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