Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director - BWH

PACU Nursing Leader

Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA At Mass General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional teams and exceptional teams are built by strong, compassionate leaders. We are seeking a relationship-focused nursing leader to support and elevate our PACU team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values mentorship and team development, and understands the importance of building a positive, supportive workplace culture. This is an opportunity to lead with both clinical expertise and emotional intelligence while helping shape the daily experience of patients, families, and staff.

Why This Role Matters In this role, you will help guide a high-performing PACU team while fostering an environment where people feel respected, engaged, and supported. Beyond managing operations, you'll serve as a coach, mentor, communicator, and culture champion.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Leads with empathy and accountability
• Builds trust and strong relationships across teams
• Creates stability and calm in fast-paced situations
• Is passionate about staff growth, engagement, and retention
• Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Brings a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care

What You'll Do:

• Direct and coordinate nursing operations and staffing activities within the PACU
• Support and mentor nursing and support staff through coaching, development, and ongoing feedback
• Lead onboarding, training, and educational initiatives to support team success
• Foster a positive and psychologically safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary hospital teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Develop and implement staffing plans that balance operational needs with team wellbeing
• Help drive engagement, accountability, communication, and culture across the department
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader who supports staff through both everyday operations and high-pressure situations
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field is required

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• ACLS preferred
• BLS preferred

Experience:

• 23 years of nursing experience required
• 2-3 years of nursing leadership experience preferred
• Current PACU experience preferred

What Makes You Successful in This Role:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to remain composed and supportive in stressful situations
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team culture
• Knowledge of patient care needs across varying age groups

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual

Grade: 8 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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