Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU

The Pre-Op/PACU RN Charge Nurse provides clinical leadership and direct patient care within the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This role is responsible for coordinating daily department operations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, supporting staff, and maintaining compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The Charge Nurse serves as a clinical resource and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive patient outcomes and efficient workflow.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily patient flow within the Pre-Op and PACU departments to ensure safe, efficient, and timely care.
• Provides direct nursing care to surgical patients before and after procedures according to the nursing process.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Monitors patients recovering from anesthesia, recognizing and responding promptly to changes in condition.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Oversees patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring accurate documentation.
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader for nursing staff and assists with problem-solving during the shift.
• Assigns staff based on patient acuity and department needs.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, operating room staff, physicians, and ancillary departments to coordinate patient care.
• Assists with emergency situations, including rapid response and code events as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention practices, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Assists with orientation, training, and competency validation of new staff.
• Promotes exceptional patient and family experiences through compassionate communication and education.
• Maintains required certifications and participates in continuing education.

• Licensed and currently registered as a Professional Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Experience as a Charge Nurse or other leadership role in which supervisory competence has been demonstrated.
• The ability to express self and to communicate his/her idea clearly.
• The ability to make appropriate and effective decisions and to function under pressure.
• Professional conduct and manner befitting the position.
• Basic computer skills.

Build Your Future in Healthcare with Coryell Health! Be part of something meaningful. At Coryell Health, you’ll join a supportive, close-knit team dedicated to improving the lives of people in your community. Every day is an opportunity to bring care, comfort, and positive change to friends, families, and neighbors. Since 1940, Coryell Health has proudly served as a community-owned healthcare provider, delivering high-quality, comprehensive services all in one place. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our investment in our team. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement to support your growth.

If you’re ready to begin a rewarding healthcare career and make a lasting difference, we invite you to apply and become part of the Coryell Health team.