Clinical Supervisor, RN - PACU / PreOp (Full-Time / Night)

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

401(k) with match

Student loan refinances

Tuition support

Career development

Job summary

GW Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Nursing Leader to oversee the PACU and Pre-Op teams in Washington, DC. You will guide staffing, clinical practice, and patient throughput in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, patient safety, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical services to achieve excellent outcomes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or perioperative nursing experience.
• Leadership experience in a surgical setting.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• DC RN license or eligibility and a BSN degree.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow and staffing across PACU and Pre-Op.
• Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support.
• Ensure compliance with safety and anesthesia recovery protocols.
• Support orientation and training of new hires.
• Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing.
• Contribute to department metrics and quality improvements.

Skills

PACU/perioperative nursing

Leadership experience

Education

BSN

RN license in DC or eligibility

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Job description

Responsibilities

Unit Overview Our PACU and Pre-Op units prepare patients for and support their recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures. Nurses here provide critical care during both the pre- and post-anesthesia phases in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Position Summary This role leads the nursing team across both Pre-Op and PACU to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput, excellent clinical outcomes, and a supportive work environment.

Main Tasks

• Oversee patient flow and staffing assignments across PACU and Pre-Op
• Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support
• Ensure compliance with safety and anesthesia recovery protocols
• Support orientation and training of new hires
• Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing
• Contribute to department metrics and quality improvements

Qualifications

Required

• BSN required
• RN license in DC or eligibility
• BLS and ACLS (AHA)
• 2+ years in PACU or perioperative nursing

Preferred

• CPAN or CAPA certification
• Leadership experience in a surgical setting

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.

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