Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Orlando Health
Orlando, FL

Nurse Manager - PACU, First Shift - Orlando Regional Medical Center

Position Summary Position Overview: Join the dynamic team at Orlando Regional Medical Center as a Nurse Manager in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). In this leadership role, you will provide operational oversight and direction for a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, ensuring excellence in patient care and seamless coordination with surgical and anesthesia teams. You will play a critical role in helping us achieve department and hospital goals alongside key medical and hospital leadership. Key Responsibilities: Lead day-to-day operations and provide hands-on support in the PACU. Collaborate closely with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe and efficient patient preparation for a wide range of procedures. Foster a positive, high-performance team culture and contribute to continuous improvements in patient care and outcomes. Qualifications: Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience. At least 1 year of leadership experience in a healthcare setting. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to thrive in this high-volume, high-acuity environment. Why Join Us? At Orlando Regional Medical Center, you willl have the opportunity to grow as a leader while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are an experienced PACU nurse with leadership ambitions, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare. ORLANDO HEALTH ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Orlando Health is one of Florida's most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare systems providing access to nearly two million Central Florida residents and has provided care for more than 4,600 international visitors annually. Our physician practices, diagnostic centers, hospitals and advanced medical treatments and procedures, along with our highly qualified team of medical specialists, have distinguished Orlando Health as a healthcare leader. We are one of Central Florida's largest employers with more than 15,000 employees and nearly 3,000 affiliated physicians supporting our philosophy of providing a continuum of care that revolves around patients' needs. As a leading healthcare resource, providing world-class medical care as well as training our future healthcare providers, Orlando Health will continue to foster growth and development throughout the region for generations to come. We are looking for talented individuals to be part of our team. Responsibilities Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure delivery of quality service, optimal patient flow and comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory/governing bodies (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO), infection control, and risk management. Plans, leads, organizes, directs, & evaluates the delivery of patient care to achieve sustained outcomes. Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of processes and quality outcomes. Embraces workplace diversity and participates in nursing organizational policy formulation and decision-making. Ensures that a continual improvement approach is implemented to measure actual performance against established standards for nursing and patient care. Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change. Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes. Participates in the planning and implementation of new technologies, procedures, and services to support day-to-day operations. Identifies, recruits, develops, and retains top talent. Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, development, mentorship, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity. Develops and manages unit/department budget and responds in a cost-effective manner to changing patient and team member requirements. Knows and practices sound business and operational excellence. Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital & operating budgets and monitoring all operational expenses. Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, and organizational and national practice standards. Demonstrates initiative and situational leadership skills. Ensures the customer experience is exceptional. Serves as a liaison between team members and nursing administration. Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations. Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities. Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health's mission, vision, and values. Qualifications Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred. Licensure/Certification • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) • National leadership board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) within 2 years. Experience Two (2) years as a registered nurse in PACU and one (1) year leadership experience. Education/Training Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred. Licensure/Certification • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. • May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) • National leadership board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) within 2 years. Experience Two (2) years as a registered nurse in PACU and one (1) year leadership experience. Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure delivery of quality service, optimal patient flow and comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory/governing bodies (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO), infection control, and risk management. Plans, leads, organizes, directs, & evaluates the delivery of patient care to achieve sustained outcomes. Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of processes and quality outcomes. Embraces workplace diversity and participates in nursing organizational policy formulation and decision-making. Ensures that a continual improvement approach is implemented to measure actual performance against established standards for nursing and patient care. Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change. Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes. Participates in the planning and implementation of new technologies, procedures, and services to support day-to-day operations. Identifies, recruits, develops, and retains top talent. Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, development, mentorship, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity. Develops and manages unit/department budget and responds in a cost-effective manner to changing patient and team member requirements. Knows and practices sound business and operational excellence. Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital & operating budgets and monitoring all operational expenses. Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, and organizational and national practice standards. Demonstrates initiative and situational leadership skills. Ensures the customer experience is exceptional. Serves as a liaison between team members and nursing administration. Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations. Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities. Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health's mission, vision, and values.