Make waves in surgical leadership as the Manager of Perioperative Services, guiding exceptional patient care in an affordable, slow-paced coastal town where career growth meets coastal living! 🌊

The Perioperative Nurse Manager will join a mission-driven healthcare organization recognized as a designated stroke center and committed to patient-first care, clinical safety, and measurable outcomes. A collaborative professional practice environment, evidence-based resources, modern clinical technology, interdisciplinary teamwork, and leadership that values frontline feedback create meaningful opportunities to improve quality, strengthen workflows, and advance nursing excellence.

Within Surgical Services, the PACU/Pre-Op Nurse Manager will lead PACU and Pre-Op operations supporting safe, efficient care before and after surgical procedures. This designated stroke center hospital offers a strong clinical environment in an affordable, slow-paced coastal town, giving an experienced nurse leader the chance to promote patient safety, optimize throughput, support evidence-based standards, and elevate the perioperative experience.

The Clinical Manager of PACU and Pre-Op will report to the director of surgical services and receive support from experienced hospital executives, physicians, and operational partners. Responsibilities include daily department oversight, staffing and scheduling, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, performance management, budget stewardship, patient experience, and staff development. Friendly nurses and a diverse team of healthcare professionals—including surgeons, anesthesia providers, technicians, educators, pharmacists, and support specialists—work together to deliver coordinated care. 

Living on the East Central Coast gives the Manager of Perioperative Services access to beautiful beaches, waterways, parks, outdoor recreation, local festivals, live music, fresh seafood, and relaxed coastal communities. The region combines warm weather and abundant sunshine with affordable housing options, manageable commutes, everyday amenities, healthcare access, schools, and growing employment opportunities. Residents can enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, cycling, fitness activities, pet-friendly spaces, arts and culture, nearby attractions, and convenient regional travel while maintaining the privacy and easygoing pace of a coastal lifestyle.

The Perioperative Nurse Manager will receive competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support long-term personal and professional wellbeing. Must have CPAN or CAPA certification, Current Sigma Six Green Belt certification or within one year of employment and BLS, ACLS and PALS. Take the next step toward a rewarding Surgical Services leadership career and connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to discover how this coastal opportunity could become the perfect next chapter.