Highlights
We are looking for a strong clinical nurse leader who enjoys direct patient care, thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, and is passionate about supporting staff and delivering exceptional patient outcomes. St. Joseph's Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking an experienced, hands-on Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager to lead our preoperative and post-anesthesia recovery teams.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.uspi.com/ |
Description
Responsibilities
Job ID 300097118 Date posted 10/28/2026
Pre OP PACU Manager RN
St Joseph''s Outpatient Surgery Center is hiring a Full-Time Pre OP PACU RN Manager
St Joseph''s Outpatient Surgery Center is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. At St Joseph''s Outpatient Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. Our mission is to care for every patient and their family as if they were our own. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager, RN
Working Manager | Ambulatory Surgery Center
St. Joseph's Outpatient Surgery Center | Phoenix, Arizona
Full-Time | Day Shift | Flexible Scheduling
Join Our Leadership Team
St. Joseph's Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking an experienced, hands-on Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager to lead our preoperative and post-anesthesia recovery teams.
We are looking for a strong clinical nurse leader who enjoys direct patient care, thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, and is passionate about supporting staff and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.
Experienced ASC Charge Nurses ready to advance into management are encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
This is a working manager position that combines clinical responsibilities with daily departmental leadership.
The Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager oversees preoperative services, Phase I and Phase II recovery, and our overnight Recovery Care Center (RCC).
The ideal candidate is comfortable working alongside nursing staff while managing daily operations, staffing, patient flow, and departmental performance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on nursing care and clinical support as needed.
Manage daily operations of Pre-Op and PACU.
Develop and maintain staffing schedules for both departments.
Coordinate staffing adjustments, call-outs, and daily coverage needs.
Oversee the overnight Recovery Care Center.
Promote efficient patient flow, timely recovery, and safe discharge.
Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing leadership.
Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff.
Maintain compliance with applicable CMS, Joint Commission, and Arizona regulatory requirements.
Support quality improvement, patient safety, and survey readiness.
Assist with employee orientation, competency evaluations, and performance management.
Qualifications
Required:
Current Arizona RN license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.
Minimum five years of relevant Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing experience.
Strong Phase I and Phase II recovery experience.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including Charge Nurse, team lead, or management responsibilities.
Experience coordinating staffing and patient flow.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Preferred:
Ambulatory Surgery Center experience.
Experience in a high-volume outpatient surgical environment.
Previous supervisory or management experience.
Experience with overnight recovery services.
Familiarity with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
Remain Clinically Involved
This is not a desk-only management position. Our manager works alongside the team and remains actively involved in patient care.
Advance Your Nursing Career
We welcome experienced Charge Nurses who are ready to take the next step into formal leadership.
Flexible Scheduling
Potential scheduling options include four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, based on operational needs.
Collaborative Leadership
Work closely with experienced nursing leaders, surgeons, and anesthesia providers in a supportive outpatient surgical environment.
Compensation
Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Pre-Op/PACU nurse who enjoys leading a team, maintaining clinical skills, and making a meaningful impact on daily surgical operations, we encourage you to apply.
Experienced ASC Charge Nurses are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Skills:
Qualifications:
- Required:
Current Arizona RN license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.
Minimum five years of relevant Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing experience.
Strong Phase I and Phase II recovery experience.
Demonstrated leadership abilities, including Charge Nurse, team lead, or management responsibilities.
Experience coordinating staffing and patient flow.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Preferred:
Ambulatory Surgery Center experience.
Experience in a high-volume outpatient surgical environment.
Previous supervisory or management experience.
Experience with overnight recovery services.
Familiarity with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
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About Company
Strength in Numbers
United Surgical Partners International (USPI) and Tenet have combined forces to create the nation’s largest ambulatory surgery provider. Our combined network of exceptional surgical and imaging facilities includes approximately 20 imaging centers, and over 265 short-stay surgical facilities. Together, our partnerships include 50 health systems and more than 4,000 physicians.
Nationwide Experience
Our partners deliver high quality ambulatory solutions in safe, efficient and caring USPI facilities in communities of every size across 29 states. Our physician partners are focused on providing quality patient care, in part because they are invested in their USPI facility. We provide the infrastructure and support they need to perform their best. This is one of the advantages of partnering with USPI.
Quality Patient Services
We share a vision with our physician and health system partners. Our goal is to provide the quality of healthcare services we would insist upon for our own families. Since our founding in 1998, this goal has helped us grow exponentially. Today, our strategic joint venture with Tenet establishes USPI as one of the nation's leading providers of ambulatory solutions.
Operating Excellence
Our size and experience in developing and operating ambulatory facilities and strategic vision allow our facilities to achieve both high patient satisfaction and solid financial results. Moreover, because we engage physicians in the governance and growth of the facility, we also achieve excellent clinical outcomes.