Registered Nurse Manager PACU

Nurse Manager Role at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Specialty: Recovery/PACU

Schedule: Full Time | Day 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday with 24/7 accountability for department

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make an Impact in This Role

Lead daily operations as Nurse Manager, coordinating nursing staff, workflows, and resources to ensure safe, efficient patient care and consistent delivery of high-quality direct patient care.

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering collaboration within the interdisciplinary team to strengthen patient outcomes, engagement, and clinical performance.

Identify and resolve barriers impacting patient care delivery, implementing process improvements that enhance care coordination, safety practices, and overall quality improvement initiatives.

Monitor departmental budgets and resource utilization as Nurse Manager, approving expenditures and aligning staffing and operations with financial goals and patient care priorities.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Work Experience:

• 3 years of experience required.
• 1 year of leadership or management experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Previous experience in Peri anesthesia departments both pre and post operative areas.
• At least 3 years managerial experience.

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