PACU Nursing Manager

CommonSpirit Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA, seeks a PACU Nursing Manager to lead and mentor our nursing team, delivering patient-centered care with growth and operational excellence.

You will oversee 12-bed PACU operations, advocate for patients and staff, drive professional development, and ensure unit goals are met through strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in California.
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Schedules nursing staff and shifts based on utilization trends.
• Coordinates unit activities during each shift and directs staff.
• Assesses patient care, educates staff, and institutes emergency procedures.
• Provides nursing care to patients as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Nursing expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our *PACU Nursing Manager*, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.

Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, in our 12-bed PACU and oversee clinical operations. You will be expected to advocate for patient and team needs, and drive professional development and achieve unit goals.

To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.

• Schedules nursing staff to specific shifts, taking into account past utilization trends. Measures employee performance. Assists in the training of new staff members and the development of existing staff members.
• Coordinates the activities of the unit during a particular shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Provides nursing care to patients on an as needed basis.

*Job Requirements**Required*

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
• One (1) year of leadership experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification - American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

One Community. One Mission. One California

*Pay Range*

$83.09 - $111.27 /hour