Assistant Nurse Manager – Acute Medicine

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri seeks an RN Nursing Manager to coordinate patient care and lead nursing staff in an acute care environment. This role suits nurses transitioning into management and requires 2–5 years of RN experience with on‑call weekends and holidays.

You will hire, train, evaluate performance, participate in staffing, budgeting, and compliance activities, and work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care and meet departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and active RN license required.
• 2–5 years of RN experience; 5–10 years preferred for advanced roles.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills with focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel including hiring, training, assigning work, conducting performance reviews and professional development.
• Oversee patient care planning, documentation and collaboration with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support staffing and scheduling, approve payroll and handle staff communication and discipline as needed.
• Ensure departmental productivity aligns with organizational goals and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staffing & scheduling

Performance evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN License

Job description

This position involves coordinating patient care and managing nursing staff in an acute care setting, supporting a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services across a variety of clinical issues. It offers an opportunity for nurses transitioning into management roles, requiring 2 to 5 years of RN experience, with some on-call duties for weekends and holidays. The role includes staff hiring, training, performance evaluation, and ensuring operational goals are met, alongside participation in staffing, budgeting, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage personnel, including hiring, training, assigning work, conducting performance reviews, and professional development.
• Oversee patient care planning, documentation, and collaboration with team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Support staffing and scheduling, approve payroll, and handle staff communication and discipline as needed.
• Ensure departmental productivity aligns with organizational goals and conduct performance evaluations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and active RN license.
• 2-5 years of RN experience, with preferred 5-10 years and some supervisory experience for advanced roles.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Additional Information:

The role emphasizes teamwork, operational management, and quality patient care within a supportive, benefits-rich environment. It requires a safety-conscious approach and adherence to organizational policies to ensure excellence in nursing services.