Nurse Supervisor - Orthopedic Surgery - Foot & Ankle

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Nurse Supervisor serves as the clinical and operational anchor for the Foot & Ankle practice. Balancing clinical expertise with administrative leadership, the supervisor oversees daily practice operations, optimizes patient workflows, and fosters a collaborative environment focused on top-tier specialty care. Supervises, mentors, and empowers a team of 1 RN and 6 MAs while driving accountability, teamwork, and high clinical standards. Oversees daily clinic flow, manages resource allocation, and optimizes workflows across multiple clinic locations. Acts as the primary liaison between surgeons, APPs, clinic staff, departmental leadership, and OR teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.

Requirements

• Associate Degree/Diploma In Registered Nursing Or Diploma In Practical Nursing
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Nursing (2 Years)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, plus a minimum of 2 years of related nursing experience.
• Current LPN or RN licensure in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location, in accordance with the Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

• Active Listening
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Cross-Functional Teamwork
• Customer Empathy
• Education Resource Development
• Epic EHR
• Family Support
• General Nursing
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Nursing Practice
• Organizing
• Patient Care
• Patient Care Management
• Patient Care Services
• Patient Education
• Staff Hiring
• Supervisory Management

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing staff, including hiring/firing responsibilities, performance appraisals for subordinates, initiating disciplinary action.
• Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in effective manner, conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.
• Facilitates educational opportunities and quality improvement activities for staff to ensure compliance with medical school and regulatory guidelines.
• Assigns/coordinates activities and duties of staff orienting new staff and advising administration of conditions and performance issues.
• Provides direct patient care as needed, including development of patient care plans, administering medication, vitals, phlebotomy, monitoring IV therapies and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families, acting as liaison between other departments.
• Provides appropriate counsel to patients/families explaining medications, procedures and teaches care to ensure continuity of care and promote health care maintenance.
• Monitors supplies/equipment ordering/repairing as required.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree