PACU Nurse Manager
Novant Health
Wilmington, NC

Nurse Manager, PACU - Scotts Hill Medical Center

What We Offer:

Nurse Manager - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

 

Location: Scott's Hill Medical Center,109 Scotts Hill Medical Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411

Work Status: Exempt/Full-Time

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (flexibility based on needs of the department)

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, Nursing required.  
• Experience:  Two years clinical RN experience -- acute care setting. 
  
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
  
• Preferred Requirements: Epic Lumens software experience. Master's Degree. Two years demonstrated leadership experience, preferred. Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting, preferred. 
• Additional skills required: Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise nursing staff; set schedules and assignments

• Ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for patients

• Oversee daily unit operations, staffing levels, and patient flow

• Promote patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance

• Support staff development through coaching, evaluations, and education

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on care delivery

• Monitor quality metrics and drive performance improvement initiatives

• Manage budgets, supplies, and equipment for the unit

• Address patient/family concerns and support compassionate care

• Respond to clinical or operational issues and emergencies