BJC HealthCare

Operates nonprofit hospital network and care

Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro ICU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
At least 2 years of registered nurse experience is required; the listed minimum experience range is 2–5 years.
An active registered nurse license or certification (RN) is required.
The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Clinical Nurse Manager to support operations of the 32-bed Neuro ICU and ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Coordinate patient care, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing, and statistical accumulation.
Hire, train, and assign work to staff; manage and evaluate performance; conduct professional development plans; and ensure staff productivity and actions support department operational goals.
Provide and oversee patient care according to planned interventions and patients’ age and developmental needs, and document care according to policy.
Create and ensure implementation of collaborative plans of care based on assessment, diagnosis, and medical treatment.
Review staff hours worked against scheduled hours and determine appropriate responses to variances; perform and approve daily payroll updates; reconcile time cards, bonus tracking, and coding approvals.
Prepare, coordinate, and execute staff communications; prepare huddle agendas and lead meetings.
Determine staffing needs, make nursing assignments, and assign overtime.
Recommend annual increases; interview candidates for open positions; evaluate staff and conduct performance reviews as assigned; draft and issue corrective actions or coaching; and follow up on disciplinary actions to determine compliance.
Support staff development and engagement, and contribute to quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.
Be responsible for staff productivity and departmental operational goals; conduct performance evaluations and recommend areas for improvement.
May participate in developing departmental staffing, revenue, or expense budgets and be directly responsible for adhering to those goals, including responding to business changes that may affect budget attainment.

Desired Qualifications

Neuro ICU experience is preferred.
Previous leadership experience is a plus.
The preferred experience range is 5–10 years, with less than 2 years of supervisor experience.

Additional Information About the Role

Join a collaborative Neuro ICU leadership team dedicated to advancing patient outcomes and clinical excellence.

BSN required
Monday - Friday
- Evenings (4) 10 hour shifts
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with Neuro ICU experience preferred
Previous leadership experience a plus!
Benefit eligible on the first day of month after start
Competitive Pay and Relocation Assistance available

The Assistant Nurse Manager partners with the Clinical Nurse Manager to support operations of the 32-bed Neuro ICU at BJH, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports staff development and engagement, and helps drive quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence initiatives.

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Coordinates patient care, personnel management, maintenance of equipment, equipment purchased, 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.

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

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

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
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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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 the Company

BJC HealthCare

Operates nonprofit hospital network and care

BJC HealthCare operates a large nonprofit network of hospitals and affiliated care facilities across Missouri and Illinois, delivering inpatient and outpatient medical services. Its approach centers on integrated care delivery: hospitals, clinics, and community programs coordinate services to improve patient health, support education and innovation, and promote healthier habits. The organization uses collaboration, shared knowledge, and evidence-based medicine to provide consistent, high-quality care across its system. Unlike many competitors, it emphasizes nonprofit community-focused work, scale, and coordinated care within a single integrated network. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities it serves by offering access to high-level medical care and services with a commitment to excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
Founded: 1993

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