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Nurse Manager Pre-op/PACU

University of California - San Francisco
$274,491-285,584
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Shrader Street (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Manages nursing and adminstrative operations in specific patient care areas. Implements changes to patient workflows and operational processes. Maintains 24 hour line management responsiblity for the administration of fiscal, material and human resources. Direct reports are typical at supervisor level. This unit prepares patients for surgery, assures their readiness, and provides preoperative teaching for patients and their families. Our postoperative area cares for patients recovering from a wide variety of surgeries and procedures: general, vascular, thoracic, orthopedic, transplant, neurological, plastic, eye, bariatric, oro / nasal / facial, genitourinary, and Radiology. Electroconvulsive Therapy, Cardioversions, and TEEs are also performed in our procedure room with the assistance of our nursing team. Required qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of perioperative clinical experience in a hospital-based, high-volume, high-acuity PACU setting, and a minimum of three (3) years of critical care (ICU) experience. Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services. Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills. Minimum of two (2) years of nursing management and leadership experience in a large, complex academic healthcare environment or equivalent experience. Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives. Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments. In depth knowledge of ASPAN clinical standards and care delivery, systems. BSN Preferred qualifications: Masters Degree CPAN/CAPA License/Certification: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of California BSN Current American Heart Association PALS certification Current American Heart Association BLS certification Current American Heart Association ACLS certification About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Required qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years of perioperative clinical experience in a hospital-based, high-volume, high-acuity PACU setting, and a minimum of three (3) years of critical care (ICU) experience. Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services. Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills. Minimum of two (2) years of nursing management and leadership experience in a large, complex academic healthcare environment or equivalent experience. Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making. Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines. Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives. Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments. In depth knowledge of ASPAN clinical standards and care delivery, systems. BSN Preferred qualifications: Masters Degree CPAN/CAPA License/Certification: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of California BSN Current American Heart Association PALS certification Current American Heart Association BLS certification Current American Heart Association ACLS certification