Nurse Manager - PACU

Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)

Shift: Days

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The Nurse Manager – PACU provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for PACU and AMSU Units. This role maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards governing PACU and AMSU services.

The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement through staff development, education, and role modeling. Utilizing their expertise, the Nurse Manager ensures seamless, coordinated care for patients as they move through the PACU and AMSU Units.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for all PACU operations, ensuring delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care
• Maintain shift accountability and ensure continuity of care across PACU and AMSU settings
• Collaborate with the broader care team
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to PACU and AMSU nursing and technical staff

Patient Experience & Care Coordination

• Work directly with the patient care team to identify, investigate, and resolve patient concerns and complaints
• Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, treatment plans, and outcomes
• Promote a patient-focused environment that supports dignity, safety, and cultural sensitivity

Staff Leadership & Development

• Promote an atmosphere of collaboration, empowerment, accountability, and professional growth
• Assess, evaluate, and document staff competency, performance, and ongoing educational needs
• Support recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and retention of PACU nursing and support staff
• Ensure adequate staffing coverage through effective scheduling and staffing pattern development

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including state regulations and hospital policies
• Lead and participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities
• Monitor and address quality indicators such as infection control, treatment adequacy, and adverse events

Resource & Performance Management

• Manage human, financial, and material resources efficiently and responsibly
• Participate in budget planning, productivity monitoring, and cost-effective utilization of supplies and equipment
• Utilize established conflict resolution techniques to address staff and operational issues constructively
• Drive performance improvement initiatives that enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness

Requirements

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field preferred
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive healthcare management experience, with PACU experience strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Required
• Demonstrated experience in PACU and AMSU settings
• Ability to provide 24/7 responsibility, including answering staff calls as needed
• Experience working in a team-based, collective bargaining environment desirable
• Working knowledge of PACU/AMSU-related regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Proven ability to develop staffing models, schedules, and coverage plans
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor of Science or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Registered Nurse