Asst Nurse Manager - Acute Medicine

UNIT DESCRIPTION

• 6200 Acute Care Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (South Campus)
• 24-Bed Unit
• Med Surg Patients / Admit Trach Patients

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus eligible
• Full Time Salaried Position
• Option of evenings or nights
• Monday - Friday
• (4) 10 hour or (5) 8 hour flexible shifts
• Shfit options possible: 1p-11p or 3p-11p, 11p-9a or 10p-8a.

• 2 to 5 Years RN Experience
• BSN degree

• Comprenhensive benefits - Effective first of month following start date
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible
• Evening / Night Shift Differential

• The BJC Registered Nurse Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area.
• This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
• The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best - caring for patients - while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
• Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

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.

Acute Care Medicine manage patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. ¿Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning.¿¿Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. ¿The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse. ¿Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. ¿This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

Coordinates patient care, personnel management, maintenance of equipment, equipment purchased, and statistical accumulation.

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.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Bachelor's Degree

• Nursing

2-5 years

No Experience

RN

5-10 years

< 2 years

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

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.

Acute Care Medicine manage patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma and a multitude of other conditions and diseases. ¿Because of our patient acuity, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning.¿¿Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse. ¿The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse. ¿Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist. ¿This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care.

< 2 years