Nurse Manager, PACU

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Retirement plans with employer contributions

Generous time off

Access to world-class facilities

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a PACU Nurse Manager to oversee nursing care in the PACU and related areas. The role involves assessing, planning, and directing care while ensuring adherence to hospital policies and quality standards.

Candidate requirements include a Master’s of Nursing degree, a minimum of 7 years of clinical nursing experience, and a current Maryland RN license. A competitive salary, generous benefits, and career advancement opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required; BSN may be accepted.
• Minimum 7 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Current Maryland RN license and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nursing care.
• Ensure quality of care and adherence to policies.
• Oversee PACU, Pre-op, and Pre-Surgical Testing center.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nursing leadership

Flexibility

Advanced knowledge in nursing operations

Education

Master of Nursing (MSN)

Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Make it happen at Hopkins.

What You Will Do

The PACU Nurse Manager is accountable for assessing, planning, directing and evaluating nursing care in his/her area of responsibility. The Manager assures adherence to Sibley Memorial Hospital policies and procedures and supports and fosters the Sibley Memorial Hospital mission and vision. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the quality of care provided to patients and the processes that lead to continuous performance improvement. His/Her role includes clinical practice, staff development and continuing education, management and leadership, consultation and support. The manager works with members of administration, physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary staff to assure that lines of communication are open and processes for quality patient care and problem resolution are in place.

The PACU receives cases from Main OR, Interventional Radiology & Endoscopy at times. They also occasionally get patients from our Sibley Ambulatory Surgery Center (SASC). The nurse manager would oversee PACU, Pre‑op and the Pre‑Surgical Testing center.

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Who Should Apply

• Master of Nursing (MSN) (Required). Applicants with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) will be considered. Per nursing guidelines, must matriculate into a Master’s of Nursing (MSN) program. One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Minimum of 7 Years of Experience in clinical nursing (Required); registered nursing or nursing leadership experience in a PACU is strongly preferred.
• Previous clinical management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience navigating rapidly changing situations, from evolving patient needs to technological advancements, by remaining flexible, continuously learning, embracing new challenges, and quickly recovering from setbacks.
• Advanced knowledge of aligned field and process in order to effectively manage operations.
• Current Maryland RN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.

What Awaits You

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world‑class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 63.31/hour - Maximum 98.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.