Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, Acute Care - $78K-115K per year

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Manager, Acute Care for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Acute Care - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff At Vivian Health, candidates with updated profiles have the best success. Make sure yours is complete so recruiters can match you to the perfect job! Additional Information About the Role - UNIT DESCRIPTION - Unit 5400 Acute Care Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital (South Campus) - 25-Bed Unit - Great opportunity for career development by stepping into nurse management - BSN required - Requires 2 to 5 years RN experience - Salaried position, Monday - Friday, full time nights - Flexibility to work 5-8 hr shifts (1500-2300) or 4-10 hr shifts (1500-0100) - Occasional weekend and holiday "call" required - Benefits eligible the first day of the month following start date - 401K Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Acute Care Medicine has patients with a full range of clinical issues-from significant blood dyscrasias, advanced endocrine pathology, heart and renal failure, GI conditions, infectious diseases, asthma and a multitude of other conditions and diseases.¿ Due to the patient acuity on the nursing division, we provide advanced training to bring new nurses to the highest level of functioning.¿ Each unit is lead by a clinical manager and lead charge nurse.¿ The unit is supported by an advanced practice nurse.¿ Additionally each unit is assigned a case manager, social worker, physical therapist, dietitian, and pharmacist.¿ This multidisciplinary team works in conjunction with the physicians, nurses and patient care technicians to provide quality patient care. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Assistant Nurse Manager provides administrative support to Nurse Managers and direct reports. This includes coordinating patient care, performance management of direct reports, equipment purchasing/management, 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 - RN Preferred Requirements Experience - 5-10 years Supervisor Experience - 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 101541. Posted job title: Assistant Nurse Manager - Acute Medicine - FT Nights Salaried 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.

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