Assistant Nurse Manager Integrated Spine

Additional Information About the Role Integrated Spine is a newly integrated inpatient spine unit that consolidates neurologic and orthopedic spine patients into one location. This allows for high‑quality, standardized care for all patients regardless of surgeon specialty. This unit is the newest addition to the surgical services team and provides an opportunity for nurses to help build this unique unit. Nurses on this unit will become adept in both the neurologic and orthopedic realms of nursing as they will care for patients who undergo a wide variety of surgical procedures. We specialize in the treatment of degenerative spine conditions, traumatic spinal injuries, complex spinal reconstructive surgeries, spinal tumors, and spinal revision surgeries. BSN Required. Evening and/or night shift. 4‑10 shifts, up to $15,000 sign‑on bonus eligible for external applicants. 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 individuals including hiring, training, assigning work, managing and evaluating performance, and conducting professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of the group 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 has direct responsibility for adhering to those goals, including responding to changes that may affect ability to achieve budget goals. Provides and oversees patient care according to planned interventions, documenting according to policy, to attain the patient's optimal level of wellness. 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 of variations. Performs and approves daily payroll updates; reconciles time cards, tracks bonuses, and approves coding. Prepares, coordinates and executes all staff communications, prepares huddle agendas and leads meetings. Determines staffing needs; assigns nursing duties and overtime. Recommends effective annual increases. Interviews staff for open positions; evaluates and conducts performance reviews; drafts and issues corrective actions or coaching; follows up on disciplinary actions to ensure compliance. Responsible for staff productivity and overall operational goals of the department as established by leadership. Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations for improvement. 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. Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: 2–5 years supervisory experience. Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred Requirements Experience: 5–10 years supervisory 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, vision, 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. .*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. #J-18808-Ljbffr