Patient Care Manager - Spine

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

BJC HealthCare seeks a Nurse Manager for the Integrated Spine Unit, a 38-bed inpatient specialty unit designed to centralize neurology and orthopedic spine care. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive high-quality patient care, and foster a collaborative environment across spine specialties.

The role requires a BSN, with MSN preferred, and is a salaried, exempt position on a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday schedule. Nursing leadership experience and RN licensure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Strong and collaborative leadership required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to fostering a positive work environment with professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily unit operations and patient care quality.
• Lead nursing and healthcare professional teams with accountability for outcomes.
• Manage staffing, budgets and regulatory compliance for the unit.
• Promote patient satisfaction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support growth of existing or new programs within the spine unit.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Nurse Manager, Integrated Spine Unit

Lead. Inspire. Shape the Future of Spine Care.

Join our innovative 174 Integrated Spine Unit, a 38-bed inpatient specialty unit designed to bring together neurologic and orthopedic spine patients in one centralized location. This unique model supports standardized, high-quality patient care regardless of surgeon specialty while providing nursing professionals the opportunity to develop expertise across both orthopedic and neurologic disciplines.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading a team of nurses and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is a strong and collaborative leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills who is committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Salaried/Exempt position scheduled 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, days
• 3 to 5 years of nursing supervisory experience preferred
• 5 to 10 years of RN work experience preferred
• Benefits eligible on the first day of the month following start date
• 401(k), excellent benefits package, relocation assistance

Why Join the Integrated Spine Team?

• Be part of a newly developed and growing specialty unit.
• Lead a team caring for both neurologic and orthopedic spine patients.
• Work alongside highly specialized spine surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.
• Help shape best practices and build a positive, collaborative culture.
• Advance your leadership career in a specialized, patient-centered environment.

If you are a passionate nurse leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic and specialized care setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Integrated Spine Unit team.

Overview

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-10 years
• 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