Clinical Program Manager Emergency Department & Trauma Services

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

FSAs: Health Care & Dependent Care

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare's Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking an experienced nurse leader to oversee the trauma and emergency department service areas, guiding daily operations, staffing, budgeting, and strategic planning.

BSN is required with RN licensure; 2–5 years of leadership experience; onsite Monday–Friday; Master’s degree preferred. This role emphasizes collaboration across care teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal patient outcomes through education and performance management.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• RN license in good standing
• 2–5 years of nursing leadership experience
• Master's degree preferred for advancement

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the Trauma and Emergency Department service areas
• Manages staffing, budgets, and performance evaluations
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and professional standards
• Leads staff development and education initiatives
• Collaborates with health care teams to optimize patient outcomes and care coordination
• Monitors department goals and aligns with organizational priorities

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Healthcare administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

As a level 1 trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and leading heart attack care site, we are at the tip of the spear when it comes to providing emergency care for the St Louis region. The Emergency Department at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest in Missouri, in a 52,000-square-foot facility with a total of 70 beds. We have five separate nursing stations, which help improve communication between caregivers, physicians, and family members.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital's trauma program has earned the distinction of Level I verification from the American College of Surgeons, the highest national recognition possible.

This position will support the Trauma and Emergency Department service areas.

BSN required

Onsite

Monday-Friday

Expeirence in these areas is preferred

Role Purpose

Provides effective leadership of the overall management of a clinical program, including day to day office operations, work redesign, budget and human resource management of nursing and clerical staff. Also responsible for strategic planning, program design/implementation, marketing and finance. May also oversee managed care contracts and informatics.

Responsibilities

• Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Directs operations and integrates services within the work unit and with other departments.
• Collaborates with health care team members to provide patient care. Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.
• Ensures patients and families receive education throughout continuum of care.
• Monitors care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Manages the health care of a specific population of patients.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing/Bus/PH/related

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree
• Nursing/Bus/PH/related

Experience

• 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer