Nurse Manager, PACU - MGH

We are currently seeking a Nurse Manager to lead and support clinical operations across the PACU at Massachusetts General Hospital, The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a dynamic environment comprised of seven critical care areas dedicated to the care of adult and pediatric patients before and immediately following surgery or procedures requiring anesthesia. The unit operates 24 hours a day with dedicated Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner coverage, supporting a high standard of patient care across all phases of recovery.
This is a full time evening position for a highly motivated nursing professional. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required and a Master's degree is strongly preferred.
Why choose MGH PACU
Be part of a forward thinking team where innovation, growth, and patient centered care come together. We offer flexible scheduling options designed to support work life balance while empowering you to thrive in a fast paced clinical setting.
This is an exciting time to join MGH, with significant expansion underway including the development of two new buildings, highlighted by the opening of the state of the art Ragon Building in Fall 2027.
Our team continues to expand its peri procedural footprint by enhancing the scope and impact of the services we provide. You will play an important role in shaping this evolving environment and advancing delivery of care.
We are proud to foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
Comprehensive benefits include:
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Subsidized MBTA pass with 50 percent discount
* Hospital paid retirement plan and tax sheltered annuity pla
Summary
Directs, plans and coordinates the service activities and staffing performance of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering quality patient care. May provide direct patient care.
Essential Functions
Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of staff onboarding, training, and education.
Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback for staff.
Ensures a positive work environment that is safe for patients, visitors and staff.
Coordinating unit activities with other hospital departments of the hospital
Develops and implements staffing plans.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing required or

Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse RN - MA license required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS Certification] preferred

Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred

Experience

Nursing experience 2-3 years required and

Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Strong commitment to clinical excellence.

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.