Registered Nurse Manager PACU

Location: Austin, TX | Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin | Department/Specialty: Recovery/PACU

Schedule

• Full Time | Day
• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday with 24/7 accountability for department

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations as Nurse Manager, coordinating nursing staff, workflows, and resources to ensure safe, efficient patient care and consistent delivery of high-quality direct patient care.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff while fostering collaboration within the interdisciplinary team to strengthen patient outcomes, engagement, and clinical performance.
• Identify and resolve barriers impacting patient care delivery, implementing process improvements that enhance care coordination, safety practices, and overall quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor departmental budgets and resource utilization as Nurse Manager, approving expenditures and aligning staffing and operations with financial goals and patient care priorities.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Work Experience: 3 years of experience required; 1 year of leadership or management experience required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Peri-anesthesia departments both pre- and post-operative areas.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience.