Nurse Manager, PACU - MGH

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Job Summary

Full time, 40 hours, evenings

We are currently seeking a Nurse Manager to lead and support clinical operations across the PACU at Massachusetts General Hospital, The Post

Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a dynamic environment comprised of seven critical care areas dedicated to the care of adult and pediatric patients before and immediately following surgery or procedures requiring anesthesia. The unit operates 24 hours a day with dedicated Anesthesia and Nurse Practitioner coverage, supporting a high standard of patient care across all phases of recovery.

This is a full time evening position (4 10 hour shifts) for a highly motivated nursing professional. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required and a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.

Why choose MGH PACU

Be part of a forward thinking team where innovation, growth, and patient centered care come together. We offer flexible scheduling options designed to support work life balance while empowering you to thrive in a fast paced clinical setting.

This is an exciting time to join MGH, with significant expansion underway including the development of two new buildings, highlighted by the opening of the state of the art Ragon Building in Fall 2027.

Our team continues to expand its peri procedural footprint by enhancing the scope and impact of the services we provide. You will play an important role in shaping this evolving environment and advancing delivery of care.

We are proud to foster a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiencies and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

We offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees which include

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Summary

Directs, plans and coordinates the service activities and staffing performance of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering quality patient care. May provide direct patient care.

Essential Functions

• Ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of staff onboarding, training, and education.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback for staff.
• Ensures a positive work environment that is safe for patients, visitors and staff.
• Coordinating unit activities with other hospital departments of the hospital
• Develops and implements staffing plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have

• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required and a Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• experience as RN in PACU, ICU or ED preferred
• experience in leadership preferred

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing required or Master's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse RN - MA license required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS Certification] preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS] Certificate preferred

Experience

• Nursing experience 2-3 years required and
• Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$118,435.20 - $172,234.40/Annual

Grade

8

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