Nurse Manager Pre Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU UW Medical Center - Northwest

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Northwest has a leadership opportunity for a Nurse Manager to join our Pre-Op and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within Surgical Services.

This role partners with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care across the perioperative continuum. The Nurse Manager has 24‑hour accountability for clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff management, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and patient experience. This position oversees pre‑anesthesia patient preparation and post‑anesthesia Phase I and II recovery, ensuring effective patient flow, safe transitions of care, and adherence to evidence‑based standards.

• Full-time days Mon‑Fri

• Recruiting and hiring
• Supervision and planning
• Implementation of programs to meet specific patient care needs
• Focus on continuous improvement of the quality of patient care
• Planning and management of the unit’s budget

The Nurse Manager will have direct oversight of more than 45 employees, including those that directly support the nurse manager and lead practice:

• Three Assistant Nurse Managers
• Clinical Nurse Educator

The Nurse Manager provides leadership to help build and sustain a foundation of quality and excellence in practice.

• Current Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license (or ability to obtain)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum five (5) years of nursing experience, with three (3) years of acute care clinical experience in surgical services
• Previous leadership experience (Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or equivalent)
• Will be required to obtain and maintain ACLS certification.

• Pay Range Minimum: $ annual
• Pay Range Maximum: $ annual
• Other Compensation: –
• Benefits:
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• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular:
  This is a regular position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit:
  Not Applicable

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. The NW campus offers emergency, inpatient, and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care on a 44‑acre campus.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment, as required under Washington state law.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.