Perianesthesia Assistant Nurse Director
Mass General Brigham Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
- Eligibility
- RNNursing Management/AdminPost Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 40 hrs a week
- Unit
- PACU
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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 pay
- Overtime pay
- $118/hr
Do you qualify?
- License
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Certification
- ACLS certification Preferred: ACLS certification
- Certification
- BLS certification 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 experience Preferred: 2–3 years of nursing leadership experience
- Experience
- Current PACU/Perianesthesia experience Preferred: Current PACU/Perianesthesia experience
What's around it?
Living costs about 8% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,147/mo
- Household income
- $97,344/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
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
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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.
How this role fits you
About the employer
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.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?