Nurse Manager - General Medicine Unit

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the General Medicine Unit at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital. The role involves overseeing a team, managing patient care, and driving operational excellence in a state-of-the-art facility known for quality care. Ideal candidates will possess leadership skills, extensive nursing experience, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 2-5 years of nursing experience, including leadership.
• Active RN license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the General Medicine Unit.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare policies and standards.

Skills

Compassion

Collaboration

Strategic Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a new state of the art facility that opened for patient care in November 2019. We are looking for Nurses that can become part of a learning and growing team.

Position Highlights

• General Medicine Unit
• Monday - Friday - Day Shift - Full Time
• BSN Required
• 2 plus years of formal Nursing Supervisorexperience needed

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead a team of about 30 FTEs on our General Medicine Unit 4100. This is a fast paced unit that cares for patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions. This role is ideal for a compassionate, collaborative and strategic nursing leader dedicated to advancing patient care, supporting team development and driving operational excellence. The Nurse Manager responsibilities include but are not limited to: Team management such as hiring, training, evaluating performance; Productivity and department goals; Developing and adhering to departmental budgets; Patient care and compliance.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the operational and clinical management of a designated patient care unit(s) on a 24 hour basis. Oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of > 40 FTEs supervised + > $1.5 million in total expenses OR > 24 FTEs supervised + > $3.5 million in total expenses.

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 the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence based clinical and management practice.

Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.

Promotes, and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans and outcomes in work unit.

Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of work unit operations.

Supports and assists the growth of existing or new business/programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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

Role Purpose

Responsible for the operational and clinical management of a designated patient care unit(s) on a 24 hour basis. Oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of > 40 FTEs supervised + > $1.5 million in total expenses OR > 24 FTEs supervised + > $3.5 million in total expenses.

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 the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence based clinical and management practice.

Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.

Promotes, and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans and outcomes in work unit.

Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of work unit operations.

Supports and assists the growth of existing or new business/programs.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

2-5 years

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.