Nurse Manager (PACU)

The VIOS Clinic; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a PACU Manager to lead the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit within an advanced neurological program. You will oversee clinical workflow, staffing, and patient flow, ensuring safe, timely recovery in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities include supervising RN staff, managing budgets and quality metrics, coordinating with anesthesia and surgical teams, and driving regulatory compliance while promoting professional development and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced PACU leadership with strong clinical and operational management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage staffing, patient flow, and performance metrics.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with clinical teams.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead RN staff, supervise and mentor to deliver high-quality PACU care.
• Manage budgets and monitor quality metrics for improvement.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams for smooth transitions.
• Drive regulatory compliance and quality standards across PACU operations.
• Foster collaboration and professional development within the team.

Skills

PACU leadership

Staffing management

Clinical operations

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

PACU Manager (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Lead day-to-day operations of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit within an advanced neurological program, ensuring safe and timely patient recovery after surgery. Oversee clinical workflow, staffing, and patient flow while maintaining patient-centered, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate RN staff to deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care
• Manage budgets and monitor quality metrics to support continuous improvement
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions and recovery
• Drive regulatory and compliance standards across PACU operations
• Promote collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development

Qualifications & Skills

• Experienced PACU leadership with strong clinical and operational management skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage staffing, patient flow, and performance metrics
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration with clinical teams
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality improvement practices