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Assistant Trauma Program Manager

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/23/2027
Additional Information About the Role

 

Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Eligible $15,000 (external candidates) 

 

The Assistant Trauma Program Manager supports the operations and ongoing success of the Trauma Program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. This role partners with physicians, nursing leaders, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality trauma care, regulatory compliance, and continuous program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Trauma Program Manager in coordinating daily trauma program activities.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and clinical staff to achieve program goals.
  • Provide support and resources to Trauma Resource RNs and other clinical team members.
  • Assist with trauma education, staff development, and training initiatives.
  • Lead and support performance improvement (PI) activities and quality initiatives.
  • Help ensure compliance with American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma standards and verification requirements.
  • Participate in program planning, accreditation preparation, and regulatory activities.

Schedule

  • Monday through Friday
  • Primarily days, with occasional evenings as needed

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred

  • 5 years of RN experience
  • Prior leadership or program coordination experience

Join a nationally recognized trauma program and make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working alongside dedicated clinical and physician leaders.

 


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.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, the Trauma team members (RN, data analysts, care coordinators, educators) find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a nursing career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.


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.
  • 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

  • < 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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