Registered Nurse (RN) Manager PACU

Lifepoint Health®; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Tuition assistance for higher education

401(k) with company match

Mental health services and wellness programs

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® in Marquette, Michigan is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee post-operative care in a dynamic PACU team. This role involves managing departmental budgets, staff performance, and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. Applicants must have a current RN license from Michigan and an associate's degree in nursing, with a bachelor's preferred. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for qualified applicants. Comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Michigan RN license.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• 7 years of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing departmental goals and objectives.
• Manage staff and ensure performance management.
• Monitor departmental budgets and compliance.
• Assess quality of patient care delivered.
• Create an environment for professional growth.

Skills

2-years nursing experience

Management skills

BLS Health Care Provider certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

RN license in Michigan

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE or 80 hours/pp | Exempt/Salaried

Schedule: 8-hour shifts, Days M-F

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants

Your Experience Matters

Nurse Manager – joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More About Our Team

Our PACU team supports twelve (12) ORs, providing safe, vigilant post‑operative care and ensuring smooth, secure patient transitions after anesthesia.

How You'll Contribute

• Assists with developing specific department goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, staff development, recruitment, payroll, and student engagements.
• Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies the need for systems/equipment/supplies purchase, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
• Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments. May provide patient care when necessary.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.

Why join us

• Comprehensive Benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (within 1 year)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within 1 year)
• 2‑years nursing experience
• 7‑years managerial experience (preferred)

EEOC Statement — "UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."