Pre-Op/PACU Nurse Manager

Surgery Partners, Inc; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

PTO

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Op/PACU Manager to lead the PreOp and PACU teams in an ambulatory surgery center. The role ensures safe, efficient perioperative care from admission to discharge and alignment with CMS and accreditation standards.

You will oversee staffing, training, and clinical oversight, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams, drive throughput and quality initiatives, and maintain documentation and compliance across the perioperative continuum.

Qualifications

• RN licensure and active practice
• PALS and BLS certifications required
• Strong knowledge of CMS conditions for coverage and AAAHC standards

Responsibilities

• Lead PreOp and PACU nursing staff including scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching and training
• Ensure staffing levels meet patient volume and acuity
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and administrative leadership to optimize throughput and discharge efficiency
• Monitor outcomes, quality metrics, and compliance with safety standards and audits

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Perioperative nursing

Infection control

Time management

Computer skills

Education

RN license

PALS and BLS certifications

Job 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 throughput, 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)

Skills & Competencies

• 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

Benefits

• 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 organization is 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 organization is committed 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.