Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager

Cook Children's Pediatric Surgery Center; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Cook Children's Pediatric Surgery Center in Prosper, TX seeks a Pre-Op/PACU Manager to lead the PreOp and PACU teams in the ambulatory setting, ensuring safe, efficient perioperative care from admission to discharge.

The role emphasizes staffing, coaching, policy development, clinical oversight, infection control, and collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia. RN licensure with PALS/BLS is required; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• PALS and BLS certifications required.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for ASCs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PreOp and PACU nursing staff including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and training.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient volume and acuity.
• Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, patients and families.
• Participate in management meetings, strategic planning and policy development.
• Oversee nursing assessments, interventions and documentation for standards of care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safe patient flow.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based perioperative practices.
• Recruitment, onboarding and retention of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Prioritization

Staff coaching

Education

RN license

Job description

Description

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit departments within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role ensures the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient care across the perioperative continuum—from patient admission through discharge),in compliance with CMS Conditions for Coverage and applicable accrediting bodies, including AAAHC.

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager oversees all clinical staff within the Pre-Op and PACU areas and collaborates closely with the DON and departmental leaders to optimize patient throughout, surgical readiness, anesthesia recovery, and discharge efficiency. Serving as the primary point of coordination among surgeons, anesthesia providers, clinical teams, and administrative leadership, this position ensures effective communication, operational alignment, and seamless transitions of care.

The role fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and continuous performance improvement throughout the perioperative patient experience.

Leadership & Management

Supervise PreOp and PACU nursing staff including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and training

Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient volume and acuity

Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, patients, and families

Participate in management meetings, strategic planning, and policy development

Clinical Oversight

Oversee nursing assessments, interventions, and documentation to ensure compliance with standards of care

Collaborate with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure safe and efficient patient flow

Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols

Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices in perioperative nursing

Quality & Compliance

Monitor patient outcomes, incidents, and quality metrics; implement performance improvement initiatives as needed

Ensure compliance with CMS, AAAHC, OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations

Maintain accurate records and participate in audits and inspections

Administrative Duties

Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention of qualified nursing staff

Qualifications:

Education & Licensure

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

PALS and BLS certifications (required)

Strong leadership and team-building skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively

Strong knowledge of regulatory and safety standards for ASCs

• Basic Computer Skills

Working Conditions:

Fast-paced outpatient surgical environment

May require occasional extended hours depending on case volume

Physically able to stand for long periods and assist in patient transfers

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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