PACU Manager - Austin, TX

Overview

Lead post-anesthesia care operations at a comprehensive medical facility in Central Austin, Texas, featuring a 371-bed acute care hospital and 64-bed rehabilitation hospital. This PACU Manager serves as working manager overseeing 18.5 FTEs providing high-quality post-operative care across a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services. The position offers day shift schedule with no weekend requirements, exceptional work-life balance, and leadership visibility in one of America's fastest-growing cities.

Austin provides vibrant culture, live music capital atmosphere, outdoor recreation, tech industry growth, diverse dining, excellent schools, and Texas lifestyle with no state income tax.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of post-anesthesia care unit as working manager maintaining clinical involvement and leadership presence.
• Plan, direct, and control staffing assignments in accordance with objectives and policies ensuring effective departmental coverage and productivity targets.
• Review and approve personnel performance appraisals including establishment of goals for each employee to support professional development.
• Regularly review and revise departmental manuals, policies, procedures, standing orders, and protocols with appropriate stakeholder input.
• Observe condition of facilities and take corrective action to solve existing or potential problems affecting patient care delivery.
• Participate in process improvement activities to optimize PACU operations, patient outcomes, and quality metrics.
• Support management decisions by acting as change agent through role modeling and effective communication.
• Maintain current professional growth through independent study, continuing education programs, and specialty certification maintenance.
• Participate in budget development, monitoring, and inventory control to ensure fiscal responsibility and resource optimization.
• Foster staff development through coaching, mentoring, and creating opportunities for professional growth and competency enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements for post-anesthesia care.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from OR to PACU.
• Monitor patient safety protocols, pain management strategies, and discharge readiness criteria across all PACU operations.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on reducing complications, optimizing recovery times, and enhancing patient satisfaction.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from accredited program
• Current Texas RN license in good standing or active multi-state compact license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Operating Room or Day Surgery
• Previous management or leadership experience
• BLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Strong clinical expertise in post-anesthesia nursing and perioperative care
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Availability for Monday-Friday days with no weekend requirements

Preferred:

• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification
• Experience in PACU management or charge nurse roles
• Background in high-volume surgical centers with diverse case mix
• Strong budget management and financial acumen
• Annual Salary:
  Up to $130,000 based on experience
• Relocation Bonus:
  Available
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Professional development and certification assistance
• Employee wellness programs and recognition initiatives

Experienced perioperative or PACU nurses with management background ready to lead post-anesthesia operations in one of America's most desirable cities. Perfect for working managers who value clinical involvement, Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends, and want to build leadership career in Central Texas capital.

PACU Manager in Austin, TX leading post-anesthesia operations. Up to $130K salary, Monday-Friday days, no weekends, relocation bonus, and leadership growth.