PreOp PACU Manager FT

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Pre-Op/PACU Manager - Orthopedic Surgery Center

Position Summary

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and coordination of all preoperative and post-anesthesia care services within the Orthopedic Surgery Center. This role provides clinical, operational, and administrative oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical continuum. The Manager collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and leadership to optimize patient outcomes, enhance operational performance, and maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Oversee all nursing care provided in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Units.
• Ensure comprehensive patient assessments are completed and documented prior to surgery and throughout recovery.
• Promote evidence-based practices that support safe orthopedic surgical care and optimal patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient progression through pre-op, recovery, and discharge phases to maximize efficiency and patient safety.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient conditions, surgical readiness, and postoperative recovery.
• Ensure appropriate management of pain, patient education, discharge planning, and postoperative follow-up processes.
• Support the delivery of exceptional patient and family experiences throughout the surgical journey.

Department Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead, supervise, and mentor Pre-Op and PACU nursing staff.
• Develop staffing plans and daily assignments based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and employee development planning.
• Ensure competency validation, orientation, annual education, and certification requirements are maintained .
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and patient-centered care.
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• PALS preferred based on patient population.
• CAPA and/or CPAN certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of perioperative services, anesthesia recovery, and orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements applicable to ambulatory surgery centers.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Reporting Relationship

Reports To: Administrator and/or Director of Surgical Services

Leadership Expectations

The Pre-Op/PACU Manager serves as a working leader who promotes clinical excellence, operational efficiency, physician partnership, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient outcomes while supporting the growth and success of the Orthopedic Surgery Center.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.