Patient Care Manager GI/GU

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with match

Relocation assistance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis seeks a Nurse Manager for the 6900 GI/GU Surgery unit. Lead a 38-bed surgical team delivering complex GI/GU care, working with top GI surgeons and ERAS practices.

BSN is required; MSN preferred. 40 hours weekly, Monday–Friday days, with 2–5 years supervisory experience and 5–10 years RN experience preferred. Benefits eligible starting next month.

Qualifications

• Nursing leadership experience required for unit management.
• BSN degree required; MSN preferred.
• 2–5 years nursing supervisory experience; 5–10 years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages nursing staff hires, training, assignments, performance evaluations and development plans.
• Develops and adheres to staffing, revenue and expense budgets; responds to budget changes.
• Directs safe and appropriate patient care per evidence-based practice; ensures policy compliance.
• Maintains up-to-date policies and procedures and participates in revisions as needed.
• Promotes customer satisfaction, quality indicators and improvement plans; ensures unit goals are met.
• Researches, evaluates and implements systems to improve unit efficiency.
• Supports growth of existing or new programs.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Unit management

Patient care

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Nurse Manager | 6900 GI/GU Surgery

Take the next step in your nursing leadership career with Barnes-Jewish Hospital's 6900 GI/GU Surgery Unit, a specialized 38-bed surgical unit providing care for patients undergoing complex GI and GU surgical procedures.

Our nurses work alongside nationally recognized GI and GU surgeons and are part of a program ranked #20 in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. From colorectal and urologic oncology to reconstructive surgery and complex wound care, the team provides highly specialized, evidence-based care while advancing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) practices.

We are seeking a passionate Nurse Manager who is ready to lead, develop, and inspire a talented nursing team while advancing exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Full-time, salaried/exempt, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, days
• 3 to 5 years of nursing supervisory experience preferred
• 5 to 10 years of RN experience preferred
• Benefits eligible the first day of the month following start date
• 401(k), excellent benefits package, and relocation assistance

Bring your leadership to 6900 GI/GU Surgery and make an impact in one of Barnes-Jewish Hospital's specialized surgical care environments.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

GI/GU Service is consistently ranked in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports. We care for a diverse population of patients needing colorectal and urology surgery. We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care. Our surgeons are leading the way in refining surgical procedures and non-operative techniques, to reduce pain, complications, and to improve outcomes. We are a 38 bed surgical unit with a goal of providing excellent care to all of our patients. Our average nurse to patient ratio is 1:4. We offer a knowledgeable staff willing to assist you with your learning process during orientation and beyond, and a learning environment to help you grow in knowledge, skills, and confidence.

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 > 72 FTE's supervised + > $2.5 million in total expenses OR > 40 FTE's supervised + > $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
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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 our Benefits Summary.

*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