Manager - Registered Nurse - Adolescent Behavioral Health

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Wentzville Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Location: MO – SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, Wentzville We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of two years BH RN experience and demonstrated progressive leadership skills to lead a 31-bed dedicated Adolescent Acute Behavioral Health Unit , serving patients ages 13–17 with acute behavioral health needs. This multidisciplinary unit includes a 24/7 on-site dedicated house supervisor and a team of approximately 45 clinical employees . This is a salaried leadership position with primary responsibility for operational oversight, staff development, and ensuring high-quality patient care in a collaborative environment. Schedule & On-Call General Hours: Monday–Friday, day shift Flexibility: Adjust as needed to support operational requirements On‑Call Rotation: Managers participate approximately every 4 weeks for escalation support Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! **sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available** Job Summary Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources of assigned nursing unit(s). Job Responsibilities and Requirements PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit. Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s). Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit. Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field EXPERIENCE Two years’ registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of leadership experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 1201020002 BHS - Adol WZ Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health