Nurse Manager of PACU

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Recognition Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne is seeking a Manager, PACU to oversee the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and safe, efficient operations.

You will lead clinical decision-making, staff development, and performance improvement while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient safety and satisfaction goals.

This role emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous process improvement across the department.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided in the PACU, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and organizational policies.
• Implements and monitors performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical quality, and satisfaction metrics.
• Leads staff engagement and professional development efforts, creating a supportive work environment that promotes retention and employee satisfaction.
• Analyzes data to identify risk mitigation and improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversees daily operations, including staffing, resource allocation, and workflow management, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement new programs or initiatives.
• Ensures patient care standards are met by maintaining communication with staff, patients, and families, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.
• Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation – Salary and benefits package designed to reward your expertise, leadership, and contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options to support you and your family.
• Future Security – 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities – Professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities across our organization.
• Recognition & Reward Programs – We celebrate employee achievements and contributions to our success.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts & Perks – Access to special savings and benefits designed for our team members.

Job Summary

The Manager, PACU is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. This role provides leadership in clinical decision-making, staff development, and operational efficiency while supporting the organization's goals for patient safety, satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The Manager collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize departmental performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the nursing care provided in the PACU, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and organizational policies.
• Implements and monitors performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical quality, and satisfaction metrics.
• Leads staff engagement and professional development efforts, creating a supportive work environment that promotes retention and employee satisfaction.
• Analyzes data to identify risk mitigation and improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Oversees daily operations, including staffing, resource allocation, and workflow management, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery.
• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement new programs or initiatives.
• Ensures patient care standards are met by maintaining communication with staff, patients, and families, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Director on staffing issues.
  • Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • Develops and manages departmental budget ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality service.
  • Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
  • Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.