PACU Nursing Operations Leader

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Hospital is seeking an experienced PACU Nurse Manager to provide 24-hour line responsibility for patient flow, staffing, equipment, and supplies within the PACU. You will participate in budgeting, hiring, and performance evaluations while serving as a clinical leader and preceptor for orientee staff.

The role requires MA nursing licensure, a BSN preferred, PACU experience, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to coordinate care across teams.

Qualifications

• Current license as a professional nurse in Massachusetts.
• BSN preferred; accredited nursing program graduate.
• PACU experience required; leadership or management experience preferred.
• ACLS not required; PALS required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow and PACU operations.
• Manages personnel schedules and assignment of case staff.
• Ensures equipment and supply availability; participates in budget, hiring and evaluations.
• Acts as preceptor for orientees and provides clinical leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Service development

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

RN license in Massachusetts

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Emerson Hospital is seeking an experienced PACU Nurse Manager to provide 24-hour line responsibility for patient flow, staffing, equipment, and supplies within the PACU. You will participate in budgeting, hiring, and performance evaluations while serving as a clinical leader and preceptor for orientee staff.

The role requires MA nursing licensure, a BSN preferred, PACU experience, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills to coordinate care across teams.