Nurse Manager Jobs in St. Louis, MO
Nurse Manager jobs in St. Louis are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in the Cortex Innovation Community, the Central West End medical corridor, and the Missouri Baptist and Chesterfield suburban campuses across health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty care networks. Employers actively posting right now include BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and Elevance Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Nursing Services
- Nights
- Full-Time
- 118124
- $84,240.00 – $128,419.20 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Full Time, Nights
- Competitive Pay
- Benefits Eligible
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
The ICU at Christian Northeast is a 26 bed intensive care unit. We practice primary nursing and have 24 hour critical care physician coverage. The ICU RNs are ACLS certified and have received specialized critical care training. Our services include but are not limited to Pre/Post-op Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiac, Neuro, Pulmonary, Renal, and Medical. The ICU nurses and critical care physicians are responsible for responding to emergency calls in all of the inpatient areas. Our vision is to exceed the expectations of our patients and their families by delivering compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Coordinates patient care, personnel management, maintenance of equipment, equipment purchased, 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.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's
- Nursing
Experience
- 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience
- No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
- RN
Preferred Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing
Experience
- 5-10 years
Supervisor Experience
- < 2 years
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
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Who's Hiring
- BJC HealthCare50

- SSM Health8

- Elevance Health8

- Bristol Hospice5

- Marthas Hands5
Nurse Manager Jobs in St. Louis: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a nurse manager job in St. Louis?
Start by targeting St. Louis's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers, which post the most nurse manager openings in the region. Roles concentrate in the Central West End, the Cortex district, and suburban corridors in Chesterfield and Clayton. Candidates with unit-level charge nurse experience, familiarity with Magnet-designated hospital standards, and proven staff retention results stand out in this market.
Which companies hire nurse managers in St. Louis?
St. Louis nurse manager roles are posted by BJC HealthCare, SSM Health, and Elevance Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. The St. Louis market is anchored by large academic health systems, community hospital networks, and specialty clinics that fill nurse manager positions on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Are there remote nurse manager jobs in St. Louis?
Yes, though remote work is limited for nurse managers since the role is primarily hands-on and unit-based. About 100% of nurse manager openings tied to St. Louis are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, mostly covering administrative responsibilities. In St. Louis, hybrid arrangements are most common at larger health systems where population health management and care coordination duties can be handled off-site.
How can I get a nurse manager job in St. Louis with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in St. Louis is moving into a charge nurse or assistant nurse manager role at one of the city's community hospitals or outpatient clinic networks, which tend to develop internal candidates more actively than the large academic centers. St. Louis employers like federally qualified health centers and rehabilitation facilities also offer structured leadership development tracks that bridge clinical and management responsibilities for nurses building their first management experience.
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