PACU Manager

Purple Cow Recruiting•Austin, TX

5h•$130,000

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced PACU Manager for a full-time, day-shift leadership opportunity in Austin, Texas. The PACU Manager is a working nurse manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. This role provides hands-on leadership while overseeing staffing, clinical operations, performance management, and departmental productivity. The Manager ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while supporting operational goals, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Operating Room or Day Surgery required
Previous nursing management experience required

Responsibilities

Serve as a working manager providing clinical oversight and leadership within the PACU
Plan, direct, and control staffing assignments to ensure effective department coverage and productivity targets
Review and approve personnel performance appraisals and establish individual employee goals
Review, revise, and maintain departmental manuals, policies, procedures, standing orders, and protocols
Monitor facility conditions and initiate corrective actions for existing or potential operational issues
Participate in process improvement and quality initiatives
Support organizational change initiatives by acting as a role model and change agent
Maintain professional growth through continuing education and independent study
Participate in budget management and inventory control
Support staff development and self-development initiatives