RN Manager, PACU​/Pre-Op

RN Manager, PACU/Pre-Op

Carle Health

The Nurse Manager, PACU/Pre-Op manages and supervises functions of assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis; ensures effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative, quality and clinical policies and procedures.

• Certifications:
  • Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
  • National Nursing Certification within 3 years
• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree:
    Nursing
• Work Experience:
  • 3 to 5 years in Nursing
  • Perioperative Nursing
  • Nursing Leadership (preferred)

• Perform introductory, annual and ongoing performance appraisals for employees based on job description and performance standards.
• Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development of personnel.
• Evaluate staffing needs and assign appropriate patient care duties.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel.
• Direct and manage personnel in the assigned area.
• Act as a role model in nursing, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, technical skills and appropriate knowledge base.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in the execution of the nursing process.
• Direct and assist staff in application of the nursing process and evaluate level of care provided by unit nursing staff.
• Plan and execute unit budget.
• Identify and justify variances on a monthly basis.
• Ensure patient rounds are completed on a daily basis.
• Monitor Patient Satisfaction scores and develop and implement plans to correct scores as needed.
• Respond to action lines in a timely manner.
• Responsible for continual monitoring and follow-up of scores related to the Carle Experience.
• Ensure PACU/Pre-Op is prepared for CMS and DNV surveys.
• Assess survey readiness and manage day-to-day operations of the PACU/Pre-Op.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are met.
• Ensure daily/monthly staff schedules and on-call schedules are completed; complete annual budget.
• Monitor budget variance and staffing variances (SVR).
• Hold monthly staff meetings.
• Attend and represent the PACU/Pre-Op department at the monthly PEC meeting.
• Provide input on capital equipment needs.
• Present to capital committee as needed.
• Ensure efficient and timely patient throughput.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Carle Health is based in Urbana, IL and includes several hospitals and healthcare businesses in central Illinois with opportunities for growth and life‑long careers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide required work authorization information as described.

The compensation range for this position is $50.91 per hour - $87.57 per hour.

Mid-Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care