Nurse Manager PACU Recovery

CHI Memorial Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• On-site childcare with extended hours
• Care@Work premium account for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
• Wellness Program
• Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Job Summary / Purpose
The Manager PACU Recovery oversees the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), ensuring high-quality patient care
and coordination of all related services. They lead the staff in preparing patients for surgery through assessment,
diagnostics, and education, while also contributing to the development and implementation of departmental
policies and procedures. They are responsible for providing quality patient outcomes and fostering a positive and
efficient work environment.

Essential Function
Supervise personnel in the PACU.
Coordinate patient care and related supporting services.
Promote a cooperative staff effort to provide high-quality patient care and achieve positive patient outcomes.
Assist with the daily implementation of the surgical schedule.
Allocate and complete assigned functions in the daily operation of the Surgery Department.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Collaborate with other departments and healthcare professionals.
Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
Ensure patient/family satisfaction through appropriate communication and environment maintained during the
perioperative experience by promoting a healing environment.
Ensure continued potential for service growth.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelors Of Science Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Two Years of Clinical Experience Required and Five years of Clinical Experience Preferred

Licensure and Certifications

Registered Nurse: TN (RN:TN) N/A upon hire Required and

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR) N/A upon hire Required and

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) N/A upon hire Required and

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) N/A upon hire Required

Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) N/A upon hire Preferred