Lead Surgical Nurse (RN) – Day Shift

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Tuition coverage up to $5,250/year

Paid maternity & paternity coverage

Adoption assistance

Various health insurance options &

Wellness plans

Retirement benefits with employer-mand

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time, day-shift role in the Surgery department. The position offers 40 hours per week and a sign-on bonus discussion with recruiters. Regular hours support on-site patient care and operational excellence.

You will provide coaching, education, and mentorship to staff, monitor workflows, and collaborate with department leaders to ensure compliance with policies and high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two years of registered nurse experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Responsibilities

• Monitors workflow and volume as directed by department leader to optimize daily operations.
• Mentors and trains staff; supports orientation and problem solving.
• Addresses performance and quality concerns and participates in reviews.
• Assists with supervision and on-the-job training to ensure policy compliance.
• Assists in staff planning, attendance, and time-off tracking.
• Contributes to training materials and manuals; leads staff meetings.

Education

RN nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time, day-shift role in the Surgery department. The position offers 40 hours per week and a sign-on bonus discussion with recruiters. Regular hours support on-site patient care and operational excellence.

You will provide coaching, education, and mentorship to staff, monitor workflows, and collaborate with department leaders to ensure compliance with policies and high-quality patient outcomes.