PreOp PACU Manager FT

Surgery Partners•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager leads, manages, and coordinates preoperative and post-anesthesia care services at an orthopedic surgery center. The role provides clinical, operational, and administrative oversight to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical continuum. The Manager works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and organizational leadership to promote positive patient outcomes, operational performance, and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. The Manager oversees nursing care and patient assessment, supports evidence-based orthopedic surgical care, and monitors patient progression through pre-op, recovery, and discharge. The position also leads and develops nursing staff, manages department operations and resources, supports quality improvement and regulatory readiness, and contributes to budgeting, reporting, and organizational initiatives. The role reports to the Administrator and/or Director of Surgical Services and serves as a working leader.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
Minimum three years of perioperative nursing experience.
Minimum two years of Pre-Op and/or PACU nursing experience.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Strong understanding of perioperative services, anesthesia recovery, and orthopedic surgical procedures.
Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements applicable to ambulatory surgery centers.
Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
Effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational abilities and capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous supervisory, charge nurse, or management experience.
Experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center and orthopedic surgical environment.
PALS certification, based on patient population.
CAPA and/or CPAN certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing care in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Units.
Ensure patient assessments are completed and documented before surgery and throughout recovery.
Promote evidence-based practices that support safe orthopedic surgical care and optimal outcomes.
Monitor patient progression through pre-op, recovery, and discharge to support efficiency and safety.
Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams on patient conditions, surgical readiness, and postoperative recovery.
Ensure appropriate pain management, patient education, discharge planning, and postoperative follow-up.
Support positive patient and family experiences throughout the surgical journey.
Lead, supervise, and mentor Pre-Op and PACU nursing staff.
Develop staffing plans and daily assignments based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs.
Conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and plan employee development.
Maintain staff competency validation, orientation, annual education, and certification requirements.
Foster accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and patient-centered care.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning.
Direct daily department operations to ensure efficient patient flow and throughput.
Coordinate scheduling and resource allocation with surgical services leadership.
Monitor staffing productivity, overtime utilization, and labor management.
Oversee equipment readiness, supply management, and inventory controls.
Collaborate with Materials Management and Sterile Processing to ensure supplies and equipment are available.
Support operational improvements that enhance efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Maintain survey readiness and compliance with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, infection prevention, and state regulatory standards.
Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational performance.
Investigate incidents, patient concerns, and variances, and implement corrective action plans when appropriate.
Monitor patient satisfaction, throughput, infection prevention, quality indicators, and departmental performance goals.
Participate in risk management, emergency preparedness, and performance improvement programs.
Assist with departmental budgets and capital requests.
Review and approve payroll, staffing schedules, and departmental expenditures.
Prepare reports, departmental statistics, and quality metrics for leadership review.
Participate in leadership meetings, medical staff committees, and organizational initiatives.
Serve as a resource and liaison among nursing staff, physicians, anesthesia providers, and administration.