PACU Nurse Manager

St. David's Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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 in a fast-paced, high-acuity

Qualifications

• Must have experience leading a PACU or post-anesthesia care unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day PACU operations and patient flow to ensure safe, timely recovery.
• Supervise and mentor RN staff, fostering professional development and high performance.
• Manage budgets and quality metrics to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize perioperative care.
• Promote evidence-based practice and a patient-centered care culture.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff supervision

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.