RN Assistant Director PACU

Overview

• Lead the PACU department, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.
• Supervise pre-admission testing, same-day surgery, and endoscopy units.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance perioperative services.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and risk management standards.
• Develop and implement process improvements for resource optimization.
• Participate in staff development, evaluations, and competency reviews.
• Ensure adherence to ethical and legal healthcare guidelines.
• Adapt to new technologies and trends in perioperative nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage daily operations of Pre-op, PACU, and Endoscopy units.
• Coordinate surgical schedules, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Monitor and improve supply management and productivity.
• Analyze statistical data for perioperative service line improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management standards.
• Develop effective inter-departmental relationships and communication.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and staff training.
• Maintain clinical expertise and adapt to evolving practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Virginia RN license and BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of department-specific experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in managing surgical schedules and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management standards.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.
• Effective communication and leadership skills for staff development.
• Commitment to ethical and legal healthcare practices.