Nursing Manager (RN) - PreOp PACU

Abrazo Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus seeks an experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence in patient care and operational success. The role oversees multi-department operations, staff development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The position focuses on leading daily operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering staff performance while maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Cardiovascular: 3–5 years bedside Open Heart care; Special Care Nursery experience if applicable.
• Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Current RN license in Arizona; CPR; ACLS as applicable; PALS/NRP for certain areas.
• Ability to meet deadlines and exercise independent decision making.

Responsibilities

• Patient care leadership and supervision across departments; ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Participates in annual budgeting and monitors variances; supports Kronos/payroll processes.
• Oversees staffing and schedules; guides staff development and leadership skills.
• Coordinates orientation, competency checklists, and performance evaluations.
• Engages in special projects and ensures regulatory compliance; supports patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Decision making

Time management

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor in Nursing

Master degree

Tools

Kronos payroll

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus: Up to $15,000 SOB Based on Eligibility

Position Summary

Single or multi-department management of operations. Manages day to day operations. Directs, supervises, orients/trains and evaluates staff. Enforces policies, procedures and standards of operation. Position may have budgetary or fiscal accountability. Renders individualized comprehensive nursing care, based on nursing process, to meet the patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual, social and educational needs. Manages the staff to meet designated goals. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides patient care according to designated standards and practices. Assists in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient care. Establishes a mechanism to track customer service performance and takes corrective action to address any issues.
• Management: Participates in the development of annual budgets that reflect appropriate expenditures for personnel, supplies, and equipment. Manages to budget; monitors variances between budgeted and actual expense reports and takes action to correct negative variances within appropriate time lines. Assists with Kronos/payroll to assure accurate data entry. Participates in the interview, selection, and orientation process for new team members in collaboration with nursing management, RN staff, and other team members. Completes appropriate reports and institutes appropriate measures in the event of an unusual occurrence, e.g. patient fall, medication error, etc. Responsible for the containment of department costs and conservation of supplies, equipment, and linen. Acts and intervenes with ethical issues including clinical concerns, sexual and harassment issues, and physician/nurse relations. Maintains confidentiality in all department-related issues. Evaluates the department/service’s performance against specified targets and takes appropriate actions. Participates in committees Maintains a state of continued survey readiness. Provides leadership for continued survey readiness team.
• Employee Management: Responsible for day-to-day staffing and making appropriate decisions based on patient needs and skill level of caregiver.
• Responsible for developing the staffing schedule and posting it within established timeframe guidelines. Guides staff in the advancement of their education and leadership skills, particularly team building, conflict resolution, and delegation. Schedules days to day activities i.e. breaks, sending people home, etc. Coordinates and participates in assuring completion of the orientation competency checklist for new hires and annual competencies for all employees. Manages employee performance by participating in evaluation process and coaching.
• Assists the Director with special projects as delegated. Conducts staff meetings as needed.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • Nursing Degree from an Accredited Nursing School or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
    • In Cardiovascular: minimum of three to five years of Cardiovascular experience, to bedside care of Open heart patients. In 2 EQ Nursery: minimum of three years Special Care (Level 2 EQ) Nursery experience including ventilators.
  • Experience: Three years relevant clinical nursing experience.
  • Licensure/Certifications: Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Arizona. CPR required. ACLS as applicable by Facilty/by Department, PALS/NRP are required for certain clinical areas.
  • Special Skills:
    • Must be able to work under deadlines.
    • Must be able to utilize independent decision making skills in a wide variety of situations.
    • Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
    • Personal computer skills required.
    • Frequent contact with employees, physicians, customers, community individuals and volunteers.
    • Must be self-motivated to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: Master Degree.
  • Experience: Two years management/supervisory experience
  • Licensure/Certification: CCRN or PCCN for PCU/Tele/Stepdown,CCRN for ICU/CVICU, CEN for ER, CAPA/CPAN or CNOR for Surgical Services, Maternal/Family Health Cert for WIS, RN-BC for Med-Surg, CRRN for Rehabilitation.

Organization Description

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care.

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