Nursing Director – ED, ICU & Stepdown Leadership

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis is seeking a Nurse Manager to direct services, workflow and resources for the Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Stepdown Units, as well as Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities include setting departmental goals, guiding clinical activities, staffing, budgeting, and ensuring safe, compliant patient care while leading a dedicated team during day shifts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Three years' registered nurse experience, with one year in direct people management/leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the health care delivery system.
• Directs clinical activities, including patient assessment, care plan development, service level determination, patient visits, and complaint management.
• Plans, organizes and directs all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepares and monitors budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds. Coordinates and directs internal and externally driven audits.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis is seeking a Nurse Manager to direct services, workflow and resources for the Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Stepdown Units, as well as Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities include setting departmental goals, guiding clinical activities, staffing, budgeting, and ensuring safe, compliant patient care while leading a dedicated team during day shifts.