Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager - $92K-152K per year

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager for a nursing job in Valley Park, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Care Manager
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

Nurse Manager, Integrated Spine Unit

Lead. Inspire. Shape the Future of Spine Care.

Join our innovative 174 Integrated Spine Unit, a 38-bed inpatient specialty unit designed to bring together neurologic and orthopedic spine patients in one centralized location. This unique model supports standardized, high-quality patient care regardless of surgeon specialty while providing nursing professionals the opportunity to develop expertise across both orthopedic and neurologic disciplines.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and leading a team of nurses and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate is a strong and collaborative leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills who is committed to fostering a positive work environment that promotes professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient care.

Position Highlights

• BSN required; MSN preferred
• Salaried/Exempt position scheduled 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday, days
• 3 to 5 years of nursing supervisory experience preferred
• 5 to 10 years of RN work experience preferred
• Benefits eligible on the first day of the month following start date
• 401(k), excellent benefits package, relocation assistance

Why Join the Integrated Spine Team?

• Be part of a newly developed and growing specialty unit.
• Lead a team caring for both neurologic and orthopedic spine patients.
• Work alongside highly specialized spine surgeons and interdisciplinary teams.
• Help shape best practices and build a positive, collaborative culture.
• Advance your leadership career in a specialized, patient-centered environment.

If you are a passionate nurse leader looking to make an impact in a dynamic and specialized care setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Integrated Spine Unit team.

 

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for the operational and clinical management of a designated patient care unit(s) on a 24 hour basis. Oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of > 72 FTE's supervised + > $2.5 million in total expenses OR > 40 FTE's supervised + > $5 million in total expenses.

 

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.
• Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.
• Directs the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care governed by evidence based clinical and management practice.
• Ensures team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements and professional standards; keeps policies and procedures up-to-date and participates in revisions as needed.
• Promotes, and is accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans and outcomes in work unit.
• Researches, evaluates, selects and implements systems which improve efficiency of work unit operations.
• Supports and assists the growth of existing or new business/programs.

• Minimum Requirements

  Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• - Nursing

  Experience

• 2-5 years

• Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

• Licenses & Certifications

• RN

• Preferred Requirements

  Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• - Nursing

  Experience

• 5-10 years

• Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years
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  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

  BJC HealthCare Job ID #117457. Posted job title: Patient Care Manager - Spine

  About BJC HealthCare

  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 $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 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 health programs and regional economic development.