RN Manager - PACU/Ambulatory Surgery

Company: Rome Health
Location: Rome
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Ambulatory/PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, management, and delivery of high-quality care in the ambulatory and PACU settings. This role involves leading and supervising nursing staff, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, managing clinical workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Nurse Manager will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care while maintaining an efficient and cost-effective environment. Other duties of the position include but are not limited to: All aspects of employee management. Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive team environment Participation in the formulation and improvement of patient treatment plans and outcomes. Oversee the assessment, monitoring, and recovery of patients post-anesthesia, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions when necessary. Establishes direct lines of communication with other departments to facilitate smooth and uninterrupted service to patients and staff Demonstrates ability to perform nursing functions utilizing the Nursing Process, promoting evidence-based best practice. Maintains Rome Health policies and procedures, and appropriate regulations within the parameters of the Nurse Practice Act. Participate in the development and implementation of long-term strategies for improving the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and department efficiency EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN or MSN required; applicants currently enrolled in a BSN education program would be considered. BLS/ACLS is required. LICENSES: Current Registered Nurse License in New York State EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive hospital nursing experience in a PACU or Ambulatory setting with experience in leadership preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Combination of walking and standing up to 12 hours per day. Heavy lifting, 45 pounds or more, and the positioning of patients is required. Light carrying less than 15 pounds. Pushing and pulling. Some kneeling is required. Repeated bending. Frequent reaching, some above shoulders, handling, and fingering of instruments and equipment. Talking and hearing for communicating with other personnel and patients; hearing to distinguish differences and variations in vital signs of patients. Near-visual acuity is required to work with a computer, charts, records, and to observe patients to detect changes in patient conditions, to read gauges and dials on equipment. Color vision for perceiving changes in the patient's skin color and the color of medicines and solutions Rome Health offers: 100% Tuition Reimbursement Competitive pay and Benefits. Join us on a journey to excellence that emphasizes professional development, shared decision-making, and a commitment to supporting academic advancement. Become a Nursing Leader at Rome Health. About Rome Health Rome Health is a non-profit health care system based in Rome, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York. From primary and specialty care to long-term care, Rome Health delivers quality, compassionate medical care for every stage of life. We are a comprehensive health care system that connects you to the best clinicians and the latest technologies so they are easily accessible to you and your family. Rome Health is an affiliate of St. Joseph's Health and an affiliated clinical site of New York Medical College. The best care out there. Here.

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