Perianesthesia (PACU) Nurse Manager

Job Summary

The Perianesthesia (Ortho PACU) Nurse Manager, reports to the Director of the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and is responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations and management of pre-operative and post-anesthesia care delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate our Core Values of being Patient Centered, Team Focused, Service Driven, Accountable, and Innovative every day. Additionally
• Manages the nursing staff in the PACU, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Provides leadership and direction to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.
• Mentors and helps develop direct reports in accordance with organizational core values.
• Demonstrates effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Creating and managing work schedules for team members to always ensure adequate coverage. Ensures patient care assignments are delegated to promote a high functioning team and optimal patient outcomes.
• Oversees patient care in the preoperative phase and in the PACU, ensuring that patients are maximized preoperatively and properly monitored as they recover from anesthesia.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams, to ensure effective communication and seamless patient handoffs.
• Promotes OR efficiency standards regarding first case on time starts and room turnover targets.
• Communicates with patients and their families about the preoperative and post-surgical recovery processes, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
• Monitors and maintains high standards of patient care.
• Implements best practices, protocols, and safety measures to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Ensures audits are completed routinely to validate adherence to standards.
• Identifies areas for improvement in patient care processes and implements strategies to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the PACU operations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and disseminates patient satisfaction survey results.
• Manages the budget for the PACU department, including allocating resources effectively, ordering supplies, and awareness of equipment maintenance.
• Serves as the nurse pharmacy liaison at the ASC in monitoring drug formulary, medication ordering, and safe injection practices.
• Participates in the ongoing education and training to nursing staff to keep them updated on the latest advancements, protocols, and techniques in post-anesthesia care.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare technologies for patient documentation and management
• Prepares to respond to medical emergencies and crises that may arise in the PACU and ensuring that staff are well-trained in emergency protocols.
• Ensures that the Perianesthesia areas operate in accordance with regulatory standards and guidelines set by accrediting bodies such as Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Healthcare (AAAHC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Follows guidelines from American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) and Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN).
• Evolve in your role when performing supplemental responsibilities as assigned
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or associate degree plus five years relevant clinical experience
• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license required.
• Clinical experience in post-anesthesia care required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire.
• Orthopaedic Nursing experience preferred.
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) preferred.