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Surgery Partners
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager
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What they do
A Nurse Manager manages nurses working in a clinical unit at a hospital or health care facility. Provides clinical experience as a registered nurse and supervises nurses that provide direct patient care. Creates and manages staff schedules and ensures that hospital policies and procedures are followed. Manages budget and recordkeeping for the unit.
$83,114 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Pre-Op/PACU Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit departments within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient care across the perioperative continuum—from patient admission through discharge—in compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage and applicable accrediting bodies, including AAAHC. The Pre-Op/PACU Manager oversees all clinical staff within the Pre-Op and PACU areas and collaborates closely with the DON and departmental leaders to optimize patient throughout, surgical readiness, anesthesia recovery, and discharge efficiency. Serving as the primary point of coordination among surgeons, anesthesia providers, clinical teams, and administrative leadership, this position ensures effective communication, operational alignment, and seamless transitions of care. The role fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and continuous performance improvement throughout the perioperative patient experience. Leadership & Management Supervise PreOp and PACU nursing staff including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and training Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient volume and acuity Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, patients, and families Participate in management meetings, strategic planning, and policy development Clinical Oversight Oversee nursing assessments, interventions, and documentation to ensure compliance with standards of care Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safe and efficient patient flow Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in perioperative nursing Quality & Compliance Monitor patient outcomes, incidents, and quality metrics; implement performance improvement initiatives as needed Ensure compliance with CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations Maintain accurate records and participate in audits and inspections Administrative Duties Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention of qualified nursing staff