PACU Nurse Manager

St. David's Medical Center; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's Medical Center is seeking an experienced PACU Manager to lead our post-anesthesia care unit within our advanced neurological program.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor RN staff, and drive compliance with regulatory standards in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. In this role, you will coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient flow, manage budgets, and promote evidence-based, patient-centered care while supporting professional development and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a post-anesthesia care unit.
• Ability to manage budgets and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Promote evidence-based practice in a high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations of the PACU.
• Supervise and mentor RN staff in the unit.
• Manage budgets and monitor quality metrics.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient flow.
• Drive compliance with regulatory standards within the PACU.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Quality metrics

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Job description

St. David's Medical Center seeks an experienced PACU Manager to lead our post-anesthesia care unit within our advanced neurological program. The PACU Manager oversees day-to-day clinical operations, staffing, and patient flow to ensure safe, timely recovery after surgery. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring RN staff, managing budgets and quality metrics, coordinating with anesthesia and surgical teams, and driving compliance with regulatory standards. This leader promotes patient-centered, evidence-based practice, fosters collaboration and excellence, and supports continuous professional development in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.