Nurse Manager - PACU

Engage Partners

Queens, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$160,000–$172,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accreditation Standards, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Adverse Events, Budget Management, Clinical Outcomes, Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Financial Management, Healthcare Management, Hospital, Infection Control, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Onboarding, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Postanesthesia, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Monitoring, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Staff Development, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Queens, NY

POSTED

9 days ago

Nurse Manager - PACU
Job Category: Nursing

Pay range: $160,000 USD to $172,000 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description
Type: Full-Time (75 hours biweekly)
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pay: $160,000 - $172,000

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

Nurse Manager - PACU

Engage Partners

Queens, NY

About the Company

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