PACU Manager

Texas Nursing Services•Fredericksburg, VA

2d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Lead perioperative services at a 130+ bed community hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving the region since 2010 as part of Virginia's most comprehensive healthcare network. This PACU Manager role assumes 24-hour responsibility for supervising and directing same-day surgery, pre-admission testing, PACU, and endoscopy departments across 4 operating rooms with 12 pre-op bays. The facility offers comprehensive services including 24-hour emergency care, advanced-technology operating rooms, cancer care center, advanced imaging, heart and vascular care, obstetrics and neonatal care, intensive care, and psychiatric services. The position provides exceptional perioperative care where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are core to practice. Fredericksburg offers historic charm, proximity to Washington DC and Richmond, affordable living, excellent schools, and Virginia quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited school of nursing
Current Virginia RN license in good standing
Minimum 2 years of recent department-specific experience in perioperative services (PACU, Pre-op, PAT, or Endoscopy)
BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers - American Heart Association or CPR - American Red Cross - current
Strong clinical expertise in perioperative nursing and post-anesthesia care
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Availability for Monday-Friday days with no weekend requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration
Charge nurse or supervisory experience in surgical services
CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification
Experience managing multiple perioperative departments

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of pre and post-surgery departments including Preop, PAT, PACU, and Endoscopy schedules, staffing, productivity, and premium labor monitoring.
Maintain flow of surgical schedule using staff, equipment, and supplies appropriately to ensure efficient patient throughput.
Maintain oversight of monthly staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels across all perioperative areas.
Act as effective steward of resources, monitoring and improving supply management and process improvement initiatives.
Analyze and report statistical data for perioperative service line to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.
Serve as active member of performance improvement activities and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Meet and maintain risk management best practices for surgical services ensuring patient and staff safety.
Protect rights of patients, surgical staff, and facility by providing legal and ethical healthcare exhibiting ethical conduct and clear understanding of legal guidelines.
Assume responsibility for maintaining high level of clinical expertise while adapting to new information, technology, and changing trends in perioperative nursing practice.
Maintain and develop effective interdepartmental relationships to support seamless care coordination.
Own environment of care standards and updates for surgery departments ensuring Joint Commission and CMS compliance.
Participate in staff development, competency evaluation, performance reviews, and counseling to support professional growth.
Provide clinical leadership for pre-operative and post-operative patients undergoing anesthesia, surgery, and procedures.
Manage human resources functions including staffing and evaluations in conjunction with financial management responsibilities.