PreOp PACU Manager FT
Grand Prairie, TX, United States2w ago
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Key details
- Location
- Grand Prairie, TX, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
About the role
Accessibility Note:
Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact talentacquisition@surgerypartners.com
Pre-Op/PACU Manager - Orthopedic Surgery Center
Position Summary
The Pre-Op/PACU Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and coordination of all preoperative and post-anesthesia care services within the Orthopedic Surgery Center. This role provides clinical, operational, and administrative oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care throughout the surgical continuum. The Manager collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and leadership to optimize patient outcomes, enhance operational performance, and maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
- Oversee all nursing care provided in the Pre-Operative and Post-Anesthesia Care Units.
- Ensure comprehensive patient assessments are completed and documented prior to surgery and throughout recovery.
- Promote evidence-based practices that support safe orthopedic surgical care and optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitor patient progression through pre-op, recovery, and discharge phases to maximize efficiency and patient safety.
- Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient conditions, surgical readiness, and postoperative recovery.
- Ensure appropriate management of pain, patient education, discharge planning, and postoperative follow-up processes.
- Support the delivery of exceptional patient and family experiences throughout the surgical journey.
Department Leadership & Staff Management
- Lead, supervise, and mentor Pre-Op and PACU nursing staff.
- Develop staffing plans and daily assignments based on patient volume, acuity, and operational needs.
- Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and employee development planning.
- Ensure competency validation, orientation, annual education, and certification requirements are maintained.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, service excellence, and patient-centered care.
- Participate in recruitment, onboarding, retention, and succession planning initiatives.
Operational Management
- Direct daily operations of the Pre-Op and PACU departments to ensure efficient patient flow and throughput.
- Coordinate scheduling and resource allocation with surgical services leadership.
- Monitor staffing productivity, overtime utilization, and labor management.
- Oversee equipment readiness, supply management, and inventory controls.
- Collabor