Pre-Op / PACU Charge Nurse

Job ID 75771-147 Date posted 07 / 30 / 2025

United Pacific Surgery Center is seeking a RN Pre-Op / PACU Charge Nurseto join our Team!

Pre-Op / PACU Charge Nurse- Full Time

The Nurse Manager is responsible for all departmental functions in support of the hospital mission, vision, and facility goals. The Manager identifies the cost-effective systems needed to support the business of the department taking into account business trends, resource availability and changes in customers. This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors. The Manager identifies and remedies variances through continuous customer satisfaction data and employee involvement. The Nurse Manager works with Senior Management in meeting Facility goals. Oversees Pre-op / PACU / PAT; assists as Pre-op / PACU / PAT RN as necessary.

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.

BSN preferred.

Two (2) years experience in surgery management that must include pre-op, intra-op, post-op care with total joint and spine experience.

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

Current CA RN License

BLS & ACLS Certification required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Independent decision making skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

Excellent communication skills with staff and physicians.

ORGANIZATIONAL

RELATIONSHIPS : Supervises : All staff in Pre-op, PACU, PAT

Contacts / Interacts with : Physicians, all facility staff, Board of

Managers, patients and families.

POSITION COMPETENCIES /

RESPONSIBILITIES : Competencies and responsibilities associated with each position are a combination of hospital-wide and department-specific standards. The department specific standards include the competencies appropriate to the ages of the customer served. The employee''s competencies are evaluated on an on-going basis, and formally documented at least annually as part of the Performance Appraisal process.

HOSPITAL-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES /

RESPONSIBILITIES : - Job knowledge / Responsibilities / Productivity

Customer Service / Relationship / Communication

Environment of Care / Patient Safety

Infection Control / Employee Health and Safety

Performance Improvement

Patient Rights

HIPAA

Acknowledges proper use and understanding of core measure processes

Hourly Range : $45.00 - $70.00 / hour

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.