Pre-Op & PACU Services Manager

OrthoVirginia; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoVirginia in Herndon, VA is seeking a seasoned nursing leader to oversee PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. You will partner with physicians and executive leadership to shape best practices, mentor staff, and drive improvements across the perioperative continuum.

The ideal candidate will promote evidence-based nursing, maintain AAAHC/AORN standards, build high-performing teams, manage staffing and budget, and ensure a superior patient experience from admission

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• 5+ years of nursing leadership experience in PACU/ASC.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care with standards adherence.
• Recruit, coach, and develop perioperative staff.
• Drive quality, accreditation readiness and budget-conscious operations.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

PACU/nursing management

Staff development

Accreditation readiness

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

# Lead Perioperative Excellence in a Growing Ambulatory Surgery Center We're looking for an experienced nursing leader to oversee our Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Op, and PACU teams in a high-performing ambulatory surgery environment.This is an opportunity to lead a collaborative clinical team where quality, patient experience, and operational excellence are at the center of everything we do. You'll partner closely with physicians and executive leadership to shape best practices, develop staff, and drive continuous improvement across the perioperative continuum.If you're a servant leader who enjoys mentoring teams, building strong physician relationships, and creating an exceptional patient experience, we'd love to meet you.## Why Join Us?* Make a meaningful impact on patient care and clinical outcomes* Lead and develop a highly engaged perioperative nursing team* Partner directly with physicians and organizational leadership* Influence clinical operations, quality initiatives, and workflow improvements* Work in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment focused on excellence and innovation* Opportunity to help shape the future growth of our surgical services program## What You'll Do### Lead Clinical Operations* Direct daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU services.* Ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical journey.* Promote evidence-based nursing practice and adherence to AAAHC and AORN standards.* Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.### Build and Develop High-Performing Teams* Recruit, coach, and retain talented nursing professionals.* Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.* Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing development support.* Create staffing plans that balance operational needs with employee engagement.### Drive Quality and Compliance* Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory surveys.* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational requirements.* Champion quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.* Monitor documentation standards and clinical performance metrics.### Support Operational Excellence* Manage departmental resources, scheduling, and productivity.* Partner with leadership on budget stewardship and cost-effective operations.* Assist with supply, equipment, and inventory planning.* Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, patient experience, and team performance.## What We're Looking For### Required Qualifications* Current Virginia RN license* Graduate of an accredited nursing program* Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications* 5+ years of nursing leadership experience in PACU, perioperative services, surgical services, or ambulatory surgery settings### Preferred Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)* Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) leadership experience* Knowledge of AAAHC accreditation standards* Experience leading multidisciplinary perioperative teams## Success in This Role### A successful PACU Manager will:* Develop a highly engaged and accountable perioperative team* Create an exceptional patient experience from PAT through discharge* Maintain strong accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance* Build trusted relationships with physicians and leadership* Drive operational efficiency while maintaining outstanding clinical outcomes INDOP1 Compensation Range for this position:$110,400.00 - $165,600.00 Compensation for this role will be based on several factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, certifications, geography/market, and internal equity considerations.