PACU Nurse Manager — Lead Surgical Care & Operations

UW Advancement Careers; 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 Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within Surgical Services. The Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff management, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient experience.

This role oversees pre-anesthesia preparation and post-anesthesia Phase I/II recovery, ensuring safe transitions of care and adherence to evidence-based standards.

Qualifications

• RN license required (WA)
• BSN required
• Minimum five years nursing experience; three years acute care in surgical services
• Prior leadership roles (e.g., Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager) preferred
• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and hiring
• Supervision and planning of staff
• Implement programs to meet specific patient care needs
• Drive continuous quality improvement in patient care
• Plan and manage the unit budget

Skills

Leadership

Nursing experience

ACLS

Staff management

Education

BSN

WA RN license

Job description

UW Medical Center-Northwest in Seattle is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within Surgical Services. The Nurse Manager has 24-hour accountability for clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff management, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient experience.

This role oversees pre-anesthesia preparation and post-anesthesia Phase I/II recovery, ensuring safe transitions of care and adherence to evidence-based standards.