Assistant Nurse Manager - OR/PACU
About The Position
The Assistant Nurse Manager coordinates patient care, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing, and statistical accumulation. The role manages staff, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, and professional development, and supports the department’s operational goals and budgets. The position oversees patient care according to planned interventions and patients’ age and developmental needs, documents care according to policy, and ensures implementation of collaborative plans of care. The Assistant Nurse Manager may also oversee staffing and payroll processes, staff communications and meetings, nursing assignments and overtime, performance evaluations, annual increase recommendations, interviews, and corrective actions. OR/PACU experience is required. At least two years of nursing experience is required. A nursing diploma or associate degree and RN licensure are minimum requirements. A bachelor’s degree in nursing, additional experience, and leadership experience are preferred.
Requirements
- OR/PACU experience.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
- RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- 5–10 years of experience.
- Less than 2 years of supervisor experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate patient care, personnel management, equipment maintenance and purchasing, and statistical accumulation.
- Hire, train, assign work to, manage, and evaluate staff, and conduct professional development plans.
- Ensure staff productivity and actions support the department’s 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.
- Participate in departmental staffing, revenue, and/or expense budget development and adhere to established budget goals.
- Review staff hours against scheduled hours and determine appropriate disposition when variations occur.
- Perform and approve daily payroll updates; reconcile time cards, bonus tracking, and coding approvals.
- Prepare and coordinate staff communications, prepare huddle agendas, and lead meetings.
- Determine staffing needs, make nursing assignments, and assign overtime.
- Recommend annual increases; interview candidates; conduct performance reviews; draft and issue corrective actions or coaching; and follow up on disciplinary actions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
- 401(k) plan with BJC match.
- Tuition assistance available on the first day.
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
- Adoption assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
