PACU Lead Nurse & Operations Coordinator

Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center is seeking an experienced PACU nurse manager to oversee patient and procedure flow, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons and front desk staff to maintain efficient operations and timely case progression.

The ideal candidate holds a CT RN license with at least three years in PACU nursing, and demonstrates strong communication, organization and calmness under pressure to support a busy perioperative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with CT RN license.
• Minimum three years of recent PACU nursing preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and facilitate patient and procedure flow through the PACU.
• Monitor daily PACU schedule and staff assignments.
• Collaborate with front office on intake and with surgeon on orders.
• Document incidents and discharge readiness; ensure patient safety.
• Provide PACU nurse coverage as needed for PTO or absences.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Team player

Empathy and tact

Organized

Calm under stress

HIPAA knowledge

Diversity awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

RN license CT

Nursing degree

Tools

SIS medical record systems

Job description

Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center is seeking an experienced PACU nurse manager to oversee patient and procedure flow, ensuring high-quality patient care. You will coordinate with anesthesia, surgeons and front desk staff to maintain efficient operations and timely case progression.

The ideal candidate holds a CT RN license with at least three years in PACU nursing, and demonstrates strong communication, organization and calmness under pressure to support a busy perioperative team.