Manager - Registered Nurse - Adolescent Behavioral Health

SSM Health; Wentzville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Wentzville is seeking an experienced nurse leader to manage a 31-bed Adolescent Acute Behavioral Health Unit for patients aged 13–17. This salaried leadership role focuses on operational oversight, staff development, and delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative setting.

The position requires a minimum of two years of RN experience with progressive leadership, a BSN, and knowledge of regulatory standards. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years’ registered nurse experience with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation requirements for unit operations.
• Experience leading a multidisciplinary nursing unit and managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s). Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
• Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN

Leadership

Behavioral Health

Unit Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Location: MO – SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, Wentzville

We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of two years BH RN experience and demonstrated progressive leadership skills to lead a 31-bed dedicated Adolescent Acute Behavioral Health Unit , serving patients ages 13–17 with acute behavioral health needs. This multidisciplinary unit includes a 24/7 on-site dedicated house supervisor and a team of approximately 45 clinical employees.

This is a salaried leadership position with primary responsibility for operational oversight, staff development, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment.

Schedule & On-Call

• General Hours: Monday–Friday, day shift
• Flexibility: Adjust as needed to support operational requirements
• On‑Call Rotation: Managers participate approximately every 4 weeks for escalation support

Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment.

We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family

Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates!

**sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available**

Job Summary

Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources of assigned nursing unit(s).

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s). Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
• Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of leadership experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.