Nurse Manager - Orthopedic Surgery

Washington University; Creve Coeur (MO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Vacation / Holidays

Job summary

Washington University in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Nurse Manager for Orthopedic Surgery on the Creve Coeur campus. The role provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of patient care staff, applying clinical and operational skills to meet quality, patient satisfaction, and financial goals.

Responsibilities include coordinating services with physicians, developing policies, budgeting, staff development, direct patient care, and acting as a liaison across departments.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse in Missouri or Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care.
• Reviews, assists, and promotes development of policies and procedures.
• Assists in budget preparation and control; monitors supplies/equipment.
• Directs, assigns, and coordinates activities/duties of staff and coordinates education programs.
• Provides direct patient care, including care plans, medication administration, vitals, IV therapies.
• Promotes good public relations and acts as liaison between departments.
• Acts as troubleshooter in patient care research projects.

Skills

Supervisory Management

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing

Job description

## Nurse Manager - Orthopedic SurgeryApplyremote type: On Campus/Onsitelocations: Creve Coeur, MO: Washington University Medical Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR96400# **Location**SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141# **Scheduled Hours**40# **Position Summary**Provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of patient care staff and patient treatment; the manager applies both clinical and operational management skills to meet the established quality, patient satisfaction, and financial/operational goals of the unit/department.# **Job Description****Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*** Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in effective manner, conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.* Reviews, assists, and promotes the development of policies and procedures in compliance with medical school, state and federal regulatory requirements.* Assists in preparation and control of department operational budget; monitors supplies/equipment, ordering/repairing as required to ensure the quality of care and operational standard are maintained.* Directs, assigns, and coordinates activities/duties of staff, evaluating performance, orienting new staff, and advising administration of conditions; coordinates and ensures completion of staff continuing education, in-service, and quality improvement activities, staff programs, and meetings.* Provides direct patient care, including development of patient care plans, administering medication, vitals, phlebotomy, monitoring IV therapies, and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.* Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families, acting as liaison between other departments.* Acts as troubleshooter, contact person, counselor, and interviewer in patient care research projects, maintaining appropriate records.**Working Conditions:** Job Location/Working Conditions* Normal office environment* Exposure to blood-borne pathogens* Requires protective devices* Patient care setting* Direct patient care settingPhysical Effort* Typically sitting at desk or table* Typically standing and walking* Typically bending, crouching, stooping* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)Equipment* Office equipment* Clinical/diagnostic equipmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.# **Required Qualifications****Education:**B.S.N. - Bachelor Of Science In Nursing**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration**Work Experience:**Clinical (3 Years)**Skills:**Supervisory Management**Driver's License:**A driver's license is not required for this position.# **More About This Job****Required Qualifications:*** Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).* Graduate of an accredited nursing program.* Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri or Illinois.# **Preferred Qualifications****Education:**No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:**No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Work Experience:**No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.**Skills:**Activity Coordination, Communication, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Employee Communications, Epic EHR, External Communication, General Nursing, Interpersonal Communication, Interview Management, IV Medication Administration, Medical Advising, Medication Administration, Organizing, Policy Management, Problem Solving Tools, Recordkeeping, Research Projects# **Grade**S29# **Salary Range**$81,600.00 - $146,800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.# **Questions**For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.# **Accommodation**If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.# **Pre-Employment Screening**All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.# **Benefits Statement**Personal* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.Wellness* Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!Family* We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/