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Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director

Eligibility
RNNursing Management/AdminPost Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Shift
Days
Hours a week
40 hrs a week
Unit
PACU

Posted Jul 30

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Schedule and commitments

Days, 40 hours

Shift
Days
A week
40 hours
Term
Permanent

The work and the unit

Unit
PACU
Specialty
Nursing Management/Admin · Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Setting
Hospital
Precepting
You would precept other nurses

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Top of Boston staff payBoston staff postings that state pay run $38/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $44/hr, across 24 postings.
Overtime pay
$118/hr

Do you qualify?

License
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certification
ACLS certificationPreferred Preferred: ACLS certification
Certification
BLS certificationPreferred Preferred: BLS certification
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Education
Master's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field
Experience
Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience
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Experience
2–3 years of nursing leadership experiencePreferred Preferred: 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience
Experience
Current PACU/Perianesthesia experiencePreferred Preferred: Current PACU/Perianesthesia experience

What's around it?

In Boston, MA· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,147/mo
Household income
$97,344/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston, MA Full-Time | 40 Hours | Rotating Schedule Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Transform Patient Care.

Brigham and Women's Hospital, a nationally recognized academic medical center and member of Mass General Brigham, is seeking an experienced Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director to help lead our high-performing Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative nursing leader who is passionate about developing teams, supporting staff, and delivering exceptional patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced perioperative environment and believe that strong leadership starts with empathy, mentorship, and communication, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As the Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director, you'll partner with nursing leadership to oversee the daily clinical and operational functions of the PACU while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include

  • Lead and coordinate day-to-day nursing operations within the PACU.
  • Mentor, coach, and support nursing staff through ongoing development and performance feedback.
  • Oversee staff onboarding, education, and professional development initiatives.
  • Promote a positive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.
  • Develop staffing plans that balance operational excellence with employee well-being.
  • Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.
  • Serve as a visible, approachable leader who supports the team through both routine operations and complex clinical situations.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a relationship-focused leader who

  • Leads with empathy, integrity, and accountability.
  • Builds trust and strong partnerships across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excels in communication, coaching, and staff engagement.
  • Maintains composure in a fast-paced surgical environment.
  • Is passionate about employee development, retention, and creating an exceptional workplace culture.
  • Demonstrates outstanding clinical judgment and operational leadership.

Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum of 2–3 years of nursing experience

Preferred

  • 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience
  • Current PACU/Perianesthesia experience
  • ACLS certification
  • BLS certification

Why Brigham and Women's Hospital? At Mass General Brigham, you'll join one of the nation's leading healthcare systems, where innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to investing in our people through professional development, leadership opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive culture that empowers nurses to thrive.

Compensation Annual Salary: $118,435 - $172,234, based on experience, education, and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are included. Join a team that's shaping the future of perioperative nursing while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues every day.

Apply today! https://massgeneralbrigham.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MGBExternal/job/Boston-MA/Perianesthesia-Assistant-Nurse-Director---BWH_RQ4052363

Application details and notices

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Sourced from Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital’s careers page.

How this role fits you

About the employer

Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital
Academic Medical Center

You would be walking into Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital in Boston, a nationally recognized academic medical center inside the Mass General Brigham system. On the PACU and perianesthesia side, the work is fast-paced and high-acuity: as a Nurse Flow…

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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