PREOP/PACU Nurse Manager

United Surgical Partners International; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Westgate Surgery Center is seeking an experienced PREOP/PACU Nurse Manager to join our team. The Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight of daily clinical and nursing operations within the surgery center, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include leading clinical staff, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with physicians and anesthesia to optimize patient flow and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Current Arizona RN license required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Previous perioperative, ambulatory surgery, or acute-care experience required.
• 2-3 years of clinical leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing and clinical staff and daily patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, staff education, competency, and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient patient flow.
• Monitor quality, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support regulatory surveys, policy development, and quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Education

RN license (AZ)

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

PREOP/PACU Nurse Manager

Westgate Surgery Center is seeking an experienced PREOP/PACU Nurse Manager to join our team.

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and oversight of daily clinical and nursing operations within the surgery center. This role ensures safe, high-quality patient care while supporting efficient operations, regulatory compliance, physician satisfaction, and an exceptional patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing and clinical staff and daily patient care activities.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, staff education, competency, and performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient patient flow.
• Monitor quality, infection prevention, and patient safety initiatives.
• Support regulatory surveys, policy development, and quality improvement activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Previous perioperative, ambulatory surgery, or acute-care experience required.
• 2-3 years of Clinical leadership or management experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Current BLS required; ACLS/PALS preferred as applicable.

What We Offer

As part of our commitment to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, subject to employment status and eligibility, which may include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long‑term disability coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning resources
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, team‑oriented work environment

Westgate Surgery Center is committed to providing safe, high-quality surgical care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.