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Manager, SAU/PACU

Summit Orthopedics Job Opportunities
Vadnais Heights, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.

The Surgery Center Surgical Admission Unit/Post Anesthesia Care Unit (SAU/PACU) Registered Nurse Manager provides oversight of the day-to-day operations of SAU/PACU, the Care Suites, and support staff. This is a hands-on leadership role where the manager both guides the team and actively participates in patient care to support team success. The SAU/PACU Registered Nurse Manager reports directly to the Director of the Surgery Centers.

This is a full-time role based at our Vadnais Heights Campus. Monday - Friday schedule.  Flexibility to travel to all Summit sites as needed.

Primary duties:

  • Provide direction and oversight to all SAU/PACU, Care Suites, and support staff including but not limited to Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Secretary/Receptionist working within the Surgery Center.
  • Provision of skilled nursing care to the patients of SAU/PACU and the Care Suites
  • Monitor the application of center policies and procedures
  • Monitor operations of SAU/PACU and the Care Suites
  • Assists in efforts to maximize utilization and productivity within the SAU/PACU and the Care Suites (as applicable)
  • Provide a safe environment for patients and staff

Required Life Support classes may be completed upon hire.

Summit's hiring range for this position is $110,244 to $137,805 per year. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation. In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.  This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, education reimbursement, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan. If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200 employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.  

Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.  

Salary : $110,244 - $137,805

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