Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Townsen Memorial Surgery Center in Houston, Tx is hiring for a full-time Charge Nurse for our Pre-op/PACU department. The Charge Nurse provides professional nursing care for the patient during the pre- and post-operative course. The charge RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of the patient. The charge RN will make decisions regarding direct patient care needs and communicate appropriate information to other team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Charge Nurse:

• Responsible for the coordination and supervision of nursing and patient care assistants including but not limited to
work schedules, daily coordinating of staffing assignments and daily patient care activities to assure an efficient
and safe delivery of care.
• Supervises the day-to-day Pre-Op/PACU, troubleshooting problem areas within the daily functions of patient care
under the direction of the ASC Manager.
• Assist ASC Manager in providing directions to staff to facilitate daily patient flow, communication, and problem
resolution with staff and physicians.
• Ensures staff compliance with surgery center policies and procedures and maintains nursing standards.
• Provides leadership and support in developing and maintaining effective relationships with the center staff.
• Holds individual employees accountable for assigned responsibilities, individual goals, and performance
expectations.
• Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to all staff members.

Pre-Op/PACU Nurse:

• Prepares for arrival of patients to the surgery center by ensuring that proper supplies and equipment are
available.
• Review the patient chart and health history to assure that the necessary pre-operative evaluations have been
completed. Ensure that the consent form has been signed.
• Admit and prepare patients for surgery. Provide ongoing information to the patient and his caregiver to assure that
they understand all procedures and feel as comfortable as possible.
• Perform nursing assessment of patient, start IV and ordered medications.
• Communicate with other health care team members to assure continuity of care.
• Receive patient in the recovery room after surgery. Assess and evaluate the patient. Continuously monitor the
patient during his recovery phase. Document the status of the patient and the care provided.
• Provide discharge instructions to the patient and his caregiver, asking for confirmation of understanding.
• Document charges for all supplies used during the pre-op and recovery phase.
• Perform follow up patient assessment by calling the patient the day after surgery

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work independently, demonstrating sound judgment and reliability.
• Initiative and ability to troubleshoot and resolve conflict.
• Able to thrive and succeed in a team environment.
• Exceptional organization skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work activity based on need, attention to detail,
initiative, and follow-through skills.
• Advanced level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision-making ability and attention to detail
yielding effective conveyance of information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current and unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas.
• Five (5) years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Two (2) years nursing leadership experience.
• Basic Life Science and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO Holidays

Please visit our website for more information:

https://townsenmemorial.com

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.