Registered Nurse Manager – PACU

Registered Nurse - Manager - PACU

POSITION TYPE: Nurse Manager - Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: PACU

LOCATION: San Rafael, CA

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking an exceptional and results-oriented Nurse Manager to lead and oversee our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this role, you will be responsible for managing the operations of our 24-hour PACU department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care that complies with all regulatory requirements. As the Nurse Manager, you will have the opportunity to drive clinical excellence, foster staff development, and optimize resource utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the 24-hour PACU department across multiple locations, ensuring compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Establish and maintain patient care and service standards that meet the expectations of our members and internal clients.
• Design and evaluate processes to improve systems and enhance patient care outcomes throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and monitor budgets to effectively allocate human and material resources. Identify strategies to reduce costs and enhance the quality of care and services.
• Determine appropriate staffing levels for the department and establish processes for recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and maintaining competency of all staff members. Foster ongoing staff development and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Address human resource issues, employee and department safety concerns, and manage risk management matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies and procedures aligned with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Oversee the establishment of clinical standards of care and practice and ensure adherence to fiscal management and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty, including at least four (4) years of management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Nursing earned through a direct entry MSN program.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at the time of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Familiarity with Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• ACLS or PALS certification may be required for specific department positions.
• National Certification preferred within one (1) year of hire.
• Ability to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of management experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in Magnet/shared governance preferred.
• One (1) year of experience managing in a bargaining environment preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.