Nurse Manager - Perioperative - SJCH

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health, at Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead the Pediatric Holding, PACU, and Pre/Post-Operative units across two floors. This role drives clinical excellence, staff development, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality pediatric perioperative care.

The role requires a BSN, SC RN licensure, BLS, and at least five years of nursing experience with supervisory responsibilities. Strong leadership and budget management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Current SC RN license or compact-state license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum five years nursing experience with two years supervisory experience.
• Experience in pediatric perioperative or PACU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Pediatric Holding, PACU and Pre/Post-Op units across two floors.
• Lead staff development and performance management.
• Collaborate with perioperative nurse director and executive leadership.
• Manage budget, staffing, and resource allocations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and quality goals.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Clinical perioperative expertise

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

BSN required

Master's program enrollment

Job description

Job Description SummaryShawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with 24/7 surgical and emergency operative capabilities. We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager to lead our Pediatric Holding, PACU, and Pre/Post-Operative units across two floors of the children’s hospital. These teams support a wide range of pediatric surgical and procedural specialties, providing comprehensive perioperative care to some of our most complex and critically ill patients. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive clinical excellence, foster team development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care

Job Description SummaryShawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with 24/7 surgical and emergency operative capabilities. We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager to lead our Pediatric Holding, PACU, and Pre/Post-Operative units across two floors of the children’s hospital. These teams support a wide range of pediatric surgical and procedural specialties, providing comprehensive perioperative care to some of our most complex and critically ill patients. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive clinical excellence, foster team development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care The Nurse Manager is responsible for managing one or more functional areas within the perioperative department and directly supervises professional and support staff, including subordinate supervisors. This role carries hiring, disciplinary, and promotion authority and is accountable for staff performance, engagement, and development. The position evaluates and improves departmental processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and applicable laws. With greater operational discretion and financial responsibility than entry-level management roles, the Nurse Manager leads initiatives, strategic priorities, and programs that have a direct impact on organizational outcomes. Working both independently and in collaboration with perioperative nurse director and executive leadership, the Nurse Manager supports budget development, resource management, and achievement of key operational goals. This role plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates departmental activities to align with employee and organization objectives, while partnering with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, improve productivity, and drive quality, safety, and operational efficiency across perioperative care settings. EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker TypeEmployee Worker Sub-TypeRegular Cost CenterCC000580 CHS - PACU - Recovery 4E (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) (SJCH) Pay Rate TypeSalary Pay GradeHealth-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours40 Work Shift Job Description Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday- Friday Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried Job Summary/Purpose : Assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of a nursing unit to ensure quality, cost effective health care is provided by an educated and competent team. Promotes a safe environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served. Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and currently enrolled in master's program from an accredited college/university. A minimum of five (5) years of nursing work experience required (three years of nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience). Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Additional Job Description Physical and Mental Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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