PACU RN Manager Outpatient Surgery Center

apartment United Surgical Partners International, Inc location_onShenandoah, TX 77380, US

The PACU RN Manager oversees all clinical operations of the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in a fast-paced Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality patient recovery, leading and developing PACU nursing staff, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The Manager collaborates closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, OR leadership, and the Business Office to support efficient case flow and positive patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, clinical oversight, performance improvement, patient safety initiatives, and ensuring adherence to ASC policies, infection control standards, and accreditation requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and experience in perioperative or PACU nursing.

Required Skills:

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to nursing care.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Required Experience:

Active RN license in the state of Texas.
Must graduate from a Texas Board of Nursing–approved accredited nursing program
Minimum of 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications (American Heart Association).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Previous experience in an outpatient or ambulatory surgical center is a plus.

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