Registered Nurse Manager PACU

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Recovery/PACU in Austin, TX. This full-time day role coordinates nursing staff, workflows, and resources to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and consistent clinical performance.

We are looking for an RN with a Texas license, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, 3 years of experience, and at least 1 year in leadership. The role supports department operations and patient outcomes in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• 3 years of experience; 1 year in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations coordinating nursing staff, workflows, and resources to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Identify barriers to care and implement process improvements for safer, coordinated care.
• Monitor budgets and resources, aligning staffing with patient care priorities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentoring

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Specialty: Recovery/PACU

Schedule: Full Time | Day 40 hours per week | Monday - Friday with 24/7 accountability for department

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options


• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance


• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning


• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources


• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits


• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead daily operations as Nurse Manager, coordinating nursing staff, workflows, and resources to ensure safe, efficient patient care and consistent delivery of high-quality direct patient care.


• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering collaboration within the interdisciplinary team to strengthen patient outcomes, engagement, and clinical performance.


• Identify and resolve barriers impacting patient care delivery, implementing process improvements that enhance care coordination, safety practices, and overall quality improvement initiatives.


• Monitor departmental budgets and resource utilization as Nurse Manager, approving expenditures and aligning staffing and operations with financial goals and patient care priorities.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.


• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.

Work Experience

• 3 years of experience required.


• 1 year of leadership or management experience required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Previous experience in Peri anesthesia departments both pre and post operative areas.


• At least 3 years managerial experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.