Surgical Nurse Lead — Operations & Mentoring

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Tuition coverage

Paid maternity/paternity

Adoption assistance

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for the Day Shift in the Surgery department.

The role provides daily operational support, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff, with a focus on quality and patient safety. You will participate in performance reviews, staff training, and department meetings, while upholding nursing standards and ethics. Minimum two years of RN experience and current BLS certification required; active RN license in applicable

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Two years of registered nurse experience.
• Current Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification.
• RN license in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin (or compact state).

Responsibilities

• Monitors reports to ensure daily workflow and outcomes.
• Collaborates with department leader on day-to-day operations.
• Identifies performance and quality concerns and addresses them.
• Participates in performance reviews and gathers peer feedback.
• Assists with staff supervision and on-the-job training.
• Assists in staff scheduling, attendance, and time-off processes.
• Participates in training material development and manuals.
• Leads or participates in regular staff meetings.
• Upholds professional nursing standards and ANA Code of Ethics.
• Ensures safety and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Job description

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for the Day Shift in the Surgery department.

The role provides daily operational support, coaching, and mentoring to assigned staff, with a focus on quality and patient safety. You will participate in performance reviews, staff training, and department meetings, while upholding nursing standards and ethics. Minimum two years of RN experience and current BLS certification required; active RN license in applicable