PACU Supervisor

Job Details: Job Location: Capitola Surgery Center - Capitola, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $78.00 - $93.00Hourly, Join Our Team as a PACU Supervisor - Capitola Surgery Center

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide leadership and direction to PACU nursing staff, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to safety protocols, and quality patient care. Serve as a mentor and resource for nurses and other staff.
• Patient Care: Oversee and assist in the assessment, monitoring, and management of patients post-surgery, including pain management, airway management, and assessment of vital signs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare team members to ensure safe and coordinated care for patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Staffing & Scheduling: Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet patient needs. Help manage the scheduling of nursing staff and coordinate breaks and handoffs.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain compliance with center policies, regulatory standards, and infection control protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety audits.
• Education & Training: Lead and contribute to ongoing training for the PACU team, ensuring staff stay current with best practices, new technologies, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Must be currently licensed as a registered nurse in CA.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a PACU or critical care nursing environment. Previous leadership or charge nurse experience preferred.
• Certification: BLS, PALS and ACLS certification required.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, leadership ability, and excellent communication skills. Ability to make quick, sound decisions in high-pressure situations.

Compensation and Benefits

This position pays a competitive rate of $78.00 - 93.00 per hour depending on the level of experience.

• We offer a full suite of benefits including 401k with company match, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as voluntary Aflac plans.
• We have a generous PTO schedule and our staff enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule with no on-call requirements.