Surgery - Manager of Surgery/SDS/PACU Dept - (Exempt)

Madisonhealth; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

457(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Supplemental plans

340B Pharmacy Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Madisonhealth seeks a Manager of Surgery/SDS/PACU to lead daily operations, ensure safe, high-quality perioperative care, and coordinate with physicians and nursing leadership. This exempt role requires strong staffing, regulatory, and performance-improvement focus.

Responsibilities include directing staffing, ensuring compliance with policies, and partnering with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety and excellent outcomes in a busy surgical service line.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Idaho (compact license accepted).
• BSN from an accredited program.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with RN preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SDS/PACU operations and staffing.
• Lead regulatory compliance and quality improvement efforts.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure safe, high-quality perioperative patient care.
• Manage scheduling, staff development and performance.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Perioperative process knowledge

Staff collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Excel)

Cerner/EHR proficiency

Regulatory audits readiness

Professional communication

Positive demeanor

Five years perioperative experience

Healthcare setting experience

Education

RN licensure in Idaho

BSN from accredited program

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Cerner/EHR system

Job description

Surgery - Manager of Surgery/SDS/PACU Dept - (Exempt)

The Manager of Surgery/Same Day Surgery/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Surgery/SDS/PACU) is responsible and accountable for the overall management, coordination, and delivery of safe, individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The Manager oversees all clinical and operational aspects of SDS/PACU, ensuring effective patient care. The Manager provides leadership, direction, and support to nursing staff to promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and positive patient outcomes. In addition, the Manager is responsible for staffing, scheduling, staff development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. The Manager collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure efficient departmental operations and compliance with organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The Manager demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the department and organization; promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement; adapts to changing clinical and operational needs

Classification: Exempt

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday

Required Skills:

• Broad knowledge of the perioperative process relating to patient care and use of equipment and supplies
• Good interpersonal skills to work with staff and doctors on a professional level
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel
• Proficient with Cerner and Electronic Health Records (HER)
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clinical areas for regulatory audits
• Ability to interact with external representatives on a professional level
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Maintains a positive attitude
• Minimum of five years perioperative experience desired i.e., scrubbing, circulating, endoscopy, admitting, and PACU
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, Registered Nurse (RN) program
• Holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Currently Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Idaho - Compact license will be accepted while obtaining an Idaho License

Benefits & Work-Life

We not only offer comprehensive benefits and work-life programs to secure your future and balance your daily needs but also provide you stellar service for managing these programs through our Benefits Department.

Retirement - Securing your future

• Retirement - 457(b)

Health Benefits - Safe and Secure, Our Promise

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Plans
• 340B Pharmacy Program
• Madisonhealth Services Discount

Paid Time Off

• Long Term Sick - percentage of hrs worked

Work-Life Balance -Employee Assistance Program offers:

• Personal counseling (in-person and virtual)
• Life management services (child and senior care, moving, pets, home repair, disaster support, discounts, etc.)
• Child care referral services
• Lifestyle coaching
• Health and wellness resources
• Support tools for managers
• Onsite and virtual trainings
• Critical Incident Stress Management services when tragedy happens