Assistant Nurse Manager Transitional Care Unit

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for their new Transitional Care Unit. This role involves managing staff, overseeing patient care, and ensuring operational goals are met. Ideal candidates will have significant RN experience and a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in patient care and enjoy comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Legal Services

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of RN experience required.
• Coordinates patient care and personnel management.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
• Oversees patient care and develops collaborative care plans.
• Ensures staff productivity aligns with operational goals.

Skills

Patient Care

Personnel Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity as Assistant Nurse Manager to support and help establish our new Transitional Care Unit (TCU). This unit will focus on supporting boarding patients in the ED while they await inpatient beds.

• 4x10-hour shifts
• Full-time days
• Sign-on bonus eligible

Additional Preferred Requirements

• ED and/or inpatient experience
• 5+ years RN experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognized for excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital offers a dynamic, urban setting where each moment presents an opportunity to serve a diverse community with a wide range of medical needs. We specialize in rapid assessment and treatment, especially during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma. The ED is a Level I Trauma facility and a leader in disaster preparedness for the St. Louis region. No two shifts are alike; every minute counts.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Coordinates patient care, personnel management, equipment maintenance, procurement, and data collection.

Responsibilities

1. Manages staff including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and conducting professional development. Ensures team actions support departmental goals.
2. Participates in developing staffing, revenue, and expense budgets, with responsibility for adherence and responding to business changes.
3. Oversees patient care according to planned interventions, considering age and developmental needs, and documents appropriately.
4. Develops and implements collaborative care plans based on assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
5. Reviews staff hours, manages payroll updates, reconciles time cards, and oversees staff communications, including meetings and staffing needs. Conducts performance reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
6. Ensures staff productivity aligns with operational goals. Conducts evaluations and recommends improvements.
7. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• None required

Licenses & Certifications

• RN license

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

We are committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, legal services, and more, starting the first day after hire. Details can be found at www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits.

*Not all benefits apply to all positions. This description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities and qualifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.