Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical Services

Internal Number : 61269

Additional Information About the Role

$12,500 Sign On Bonus

BSN Required

We are a 38 bed surgical unit with the goal of providing excellent care to all of our patients. Working on this unit RNs have the ability to work side by side with some of the most innovative surgeons in the region.

BJC’s Gastroenterology & GI Surgery is ranked #20 by US News.

We care for a diverse population of patients needing Colorectal and Urology surgery. Patient ages range from teenagers to over 90 years old.

We are leaders in providing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care.

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

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides administrative support to Nurse Managers and direct reports. This includes coordinating patient care, performance management of direct reports, equipment purchasing / management, and statistical accumulation.

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.

May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and / or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals.

This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

• Provides and oversees patient care according to planned interventions with regard to their age and developmental needs to attain the patient's optimal level of wellness and documents according to policy.
• Creates and ensures implementation of a collaborative plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis and medical treatment.
• May support the review of staff hours worked vs scheduled hours and determine appropriate disposition if variation exists.
• Perform and approve daily payroll updates. Reconcile time cards, bonus tracking and coding approval. Prepare, coordinate and execute all staff communications;

prepare huddle agendas and lead meeting. Determine staffing needs; make nursing assignments as well as assign overtime. Recommend effective annual increases.

Interview staff for open positions; evaluate and conduct performance reviews as assigned; draft and issue corrective actions / coaching;

follow up regarding any disciplinary action to determine compliance.

Responsible for staff productivity and the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations on areas of improvement if needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma / Associate's
• Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nursing

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

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
• Pension Plan* / 403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

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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

About BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St.

Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 15 hospitals and multiple community health locations.

Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.

9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay.

In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community healt.

h programs and regional economic development. BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St.

Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country. Show more Show less