PACU Nurse Manager — Lead 45+ Team, Day Shift

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medical Center-Northwest in Seattle is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Pre-Op and PACU within Surgical Services. You will have 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff management, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient experience.

The role oversees pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia recovery, ensures safe patient flow, transitions of care, and adherence to evidence-based standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum five years nursing experience, with three years in acute care in surgical services.
• Current Washington State RN license or ability to obtain.
• Leadership experience (Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager).
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and hiring
• Supervision and planning
• Implementation of programs to meet specific patient care needs
• Focus on continuous improvement of the quality of patient care
• Planning and management of the unit’s budget

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff management

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

ACLS certification

Education

BSN

RN license (WA)

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest in Seattle is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Pre-Op and PACU within Surgical Services. You will have 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff management, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient experience.

The role oversees pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia recovery, ensures safe patient flow, transitions of care, and adherence to evidence-based standards.