Manager - Registered Nurse - Surgery

Job Summary

Manages activities, workflow and nursing resources of assigned nursing unit(s).

• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.
• Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.
• Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
• Monitors and adheres to budget. Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Two years' registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of leadership experience.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication; ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
  • Rare climbing.
• Professional License &
  
  Certifications:
  • Illinois – State BLS HCP (AHA) and RN – IDFPR.
  • Missouri – State BLS HCP (AHA) and RN – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or RN issued by Compact State.
  • Oklahoma – State BLS HCP (AHA) and RN – Compact State or RN – OBN.
  • Wisconsin – State BLS HCP (AHA) and RN – Compact State or RN – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift (United States of America).
• Job Type: Employee.
• Department:  Surgery.
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs:

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through the Flex Path Funded program for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.