Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director - BWH

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital | Boston, MA At Mass General Brigham and Brigham and Women's Hospital, we believe exceptional patient care begins with exceptional teams and exceptional teams are built by strong, compassionate leaders. We are seeking a relationship-focused nursing leader to support and elevate our PACU team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values mentorship and team development, and understands the importance of building a positive, supportive workplace culture.

This is an opportunity to lead with both clinical expertise and emotional intelligence while helping shape the daily experience of patients, families, and staff.

• Leads with empathy and accountability
• Builds trust and strong relationships across teams
• Creates stability and calm in fast-paced situations
• Is passionate about staff growth, engagement, and retention
• Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Brings a strong commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care

• Direct and coordinate nursing operations and staffing activities within the PACU
• Support and mentor nursing and support staff through coaching, development, and ongoing feedback
• Lead onboarding, training, and educational initiatives to support team success
• Foster a positive and psychologically safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary hospital teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Develop and implement staffing plans that balance operational needs with team wellbeing
• Help drive engagement, accountability, communication, and culture across the department
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader who supports staff through both everyday operations and high-pressure situations
• Maintain a strong focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required Master’s degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field is required
• Licensure & Certifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required ACLS preferred BLS preferred
• Experience 2–3 years of nursing experience required 2-3 years of nursing leadership experience preferred Current PACU experience preferred

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities
• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to remain composed and supportive in stressful situations
• Strong organizational and operational management skills
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative team culture
• Knowledge of patient care needs across varying age groups

• Remote Type:
  Onsite
• Work Location:
  
  75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $ - $/Annual
• Grade: 8

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