Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL

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Additional Information About the Role

 

Lead the future of Surgical Services at Alton Memorial Hospital. As an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM), you'll partner with the Nurse Manager to support daily operations, team development, and exceptional patient outcomes across the Operating Room, Pre-Op, PACU, and Central Sterile Processing departments.

 

This is an exciting time to join Alton Memorial Hospital. Our Surgical Services department is expanding with new operating rooms, renovated clinical spaces, and continued investment in advanced technology. As part of BJC HealthCare, you'll enjoy the resources of a nationally recognized health system while working in a community hospital known for its collaborative culture, approachable leadership, and commitment to personalized care.

Role Highlights

• Monday-Friday leadership schedule
• No weekends or holidays
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and daily operations for a team of 60+ clinical and support staff
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and leader for perioperative team members
• Champion patient safety, quality outcomes, and employee engagement
• Collaborate closely with physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary leaders
• Opportunity to influence a growing Surgical Services department undergoing significant expansion

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 2+ years of Operating Room nursing experience
• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred or actively pursuing BSN
• 2+ years of frontline leadership experience (Charge Nurse, Board Runner, Team Lead, etc.)
• CNOR certification
• ACLS and/or PALS certification
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, Kronos, and MyTime
• Previous perioperative leadership experience

Why BJC & Alton Memorial Hospital?

At Alton Memorial Hospital, you'll find the unique combination of a close-knit community culture and the strength of BJC HealthCare. Here, your leadership is visible, your contributions matter, and your career can grow alongside one of the region's most exciting Surgical Services expansion projects.

 

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

 

The Operating Room is made up of 7 General rooms, one Cysto room, and one Minor procedure room.  Staffed from 0700 till 1700 Monday-Friday with all other hours and days covered with a Call Crew.

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