Preop/PACU Nurse Manager - Lead Ambulatory Surgery Team

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

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.