Neuro ICU Clinical Nurse Manager

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Neuro ICU Clinical Nurse Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the 32-bed Neuro ICU at BJH, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care and exceptional clinical outcomes. The role leads nursing staff, supports professional development, manages daily unit operations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance quality, patient safety, and staff engagement initiatives.

The manager is responsible for the operational and clinical management of designated patient care unit(s) on a 24-hour basis. The position oversees a span of control and financial responsibility of more than 72 supervised FTEs and more than $2.5 million in total expenses, or more than 40 supervised FTEs and more than $5 million in total expenses.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday during flexible day-shift hours.

Requirements

• BSN required in the additional role information; the minimum requirements section lists a nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license and certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN critical care experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience required.
• Minimum requirements list 2–5 years of experience and less than 2 years of supervisor experience.

Nice To Haves

• Neuro ICU experience preferred.
• Preferred qualifications list a bachelor's degree in nursing, 5–10 years of experience, and 2–5 years of supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage employees, including hiring, training, work assignments, performance management and evaluation, and professional development planning.
• Ensure the team's productivity and actions support the department's operational goals.
• Develop and adhere to departmental staffing, revenue, and/or expense budgets, and respond to business changes that could affect budget goals.
• Direct the delivery of safe and appropriate patient care using evidence-based clinical and management practices.
• Ensure team compliance with departmental policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards; maintain and participate in revising policies and procedures.
• Promote and be accountable for customer satisfaction, process indicators, quality improvement plans, and work-unit outcomes.
• Research, evaluate, select, and implement systems to improve work-unit operating efficiency.
• Support and assist the growth of existing or new business and programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advance quality, patient safety, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Support nursing staff and their professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on 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.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager