PACU – Post Anesthesia Care Unit – Assistant Nurse Manager

Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States, 14642

Full-time, 40 hours per week, rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights) with 8 & 12 hour shifts. On-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays as required by the unit.

About the Role

In an inpatient setting, the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) supports standards of care and provides consultation and expertise in the delivery of patient care. This role supports activities at the service, nursing practice, and institutional level, contributing to goal achievement through personal action and the facilitation of others. The ANM participates in community and professional organizations, demonstrating commitment to the promotion of nursing's visibility and future.

You will provide expert patient care, serve as a resource, consult as requested, and communicate effectively within the unit and service. Responsibilities include participating in the management of human resources, developing and evaluating recruitment and retention strategies, and monitoring patient outcomes. The role may include expanded responsibilities at the unit, program, or service level as assigned by leadership.

We're seeking an energetic and team-oriented Assistant Nurse Manager for our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this role, you'll provide leadership support, engage in direct patient care, coordinate unit education, promote staff development, and ensure hospital compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about fostering team excellence. You'll collaborate closely with all healthcare team members to coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to patient care for a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Support standards of care and provide consultation in patient care delivery.
• Engage in direct patient care and serve as a resource for staff.
• Coordinate unit education and promote staff development.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Participate in the management of human resources, including recruitment and retention strategies.
• Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Assume expanded leadership roles as assigned by unit leadership.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of clinical practice, preferably in a PACU or ICU setting.
• Experience in a charge role or precepting is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for leadership and fostering team excellence.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $97,760.00 - $131,976.00 annually. Individual salaries will be determined based on factors including market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise, and internal equity considerations.