Manager, SAU​/PACU

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of:
Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment.

The Surgery Center Surgical Admission Unit/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (SAU/PACU) Registered Nurse Manager provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of SAU/PACU, the Pain Procedure Suite, the Care Suites, and support staff. This is a hands‑on leadership role where the Manager both guides the team and actively participates in patient care to support team success. This leader will work in partnership with the OR Nurse Manager for this location.

The SAU/PACU Registered Nurse Manager reports directly to the Director of the Surgery Centers.

This is a full-time role based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. Monday - Friday schedule. Flexibility to travel to all Summit sites as needed.

• Provides direction and oversight to all SAU/PACU, Pain Procedure Suite, Care Suites, and support staff including but not limited to Registered Nurses, License Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Secretary/Receptionist working within the Surgery Center.
• Provision of skilled nursing care to the patients of SAU/PACU, the Pain Procedure Suite, and the Care Suites
• Monitor the application of center policies and procedures
• Monitor operations of SAU/PACU, the Pain Procedure Suite, and the Care Suites
• Assists in efforts to maximize utilization and productivity within the SAU/PACU, the Pain Procedure Suite, and the Care Suites
• Provide a safe environment for patients and staff

• Bachelor's or higher in Nursing, required

• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience, required
• Minimum three years preoperative nursing experience, required
• Orthopedic nursing experience, required
• ASPAN, preferred
• Affiliation with representative professional organization, preferred

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Summit's hiring range for this position is $110,244 to $137,805 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.