Perioperative Nursing Manager – Pre-Op & PACU

Elios Healthcare; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Elios Healthcare in Danvers, MA is seeking an experienced Perioperative Nursing Manager to lead the Pre-Op and PACU teams at our outpatient center. You will oversee daily operations, staffing, and patient flow, partnering with surgeons and anesthesia providers to deliver safe, high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

The ideal candidate holds a Massachusetts RN license, preferably a BSN, with strong leadership experience in perioperative nursing and ambulatory settings.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• BSN preferred.
• Management/Assistant Nurse Manager or comparable nursing leadership experience required.
• Full-time Charge Nurse experience with significant responsibility for staff oversight, daily operations, and clinical leadership will also be considered.
• Strong clinical experience in Pre-Op, PACU, perianesthesia, or perioperative nursing.
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Pre-Op and PACU departments.
• Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and department operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care throughout the patient's surgical experience.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Implement process improvements to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Support staff education, competency development, and performance management.
• Serve as a clinical resource and visible leader for the nursing team.
• Help ensure an exceptional patient experience from admission through recovery and discharge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Collaboration

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

Lead Perioperative Care in a Growing Outpatient Surgical Setting

We are seeking an experienced Perioperative Nursing Manager to lead our Pre-Op and PACU teams at an outpatient surgical center in Danvers, MA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative nurse and leader who enjoys developing teams, overseeing daily operations, and partnering closely with physicians and anesthesia providers to deliver exceptional patient care.

What You'll Do

• Provide clinical and operational leadership for the Pre-Op and PACU departments
• Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and department operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff while fostering a positive team culture
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality care throughout the patient's surgical experience
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Monitor quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Implement process improvements to enhance patient care and operational efficiency
• Support staff education, competency development, and performance management
• Serve as a clinical resource and visible leader for the nursing team
• Help ensure an exceptional patient experience from admission through recovery and discharge

What We're Looking For

• Current Massachusetts RN license
• BSN preferred
• Management, Assistant Nurse Manager, or comparable nursing leadership experience required
• Full-time Charge Nurse experience with significant responsibility for staff oversight, daily operations, and clinical leadership will also be considered
• Strong clinical experience in Pre-Op, PACU, perianesthesia, or perioperative nursing
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient surgical environment preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and staff development

Why This Opportunity?

• Leadership opportunity in an outpatient surgical environment
• Collaborative physician and clinical team
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care and operations
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional growth and leadership development

Location: Danvers, Massachusetts — a convenient North Shore location with easy access to Boston and surrounding communities.