Nurse Supervisor Orthopedic Surgery Foot & Ankle

Chesterfield MO 63017 40

Schedule: Day Shift Monday Friday No Nights No Weekends No Inpatient On-Call
Location: Primary office at Orthopedics of Chesterfield (with coverage across regional clinics)

The Nurse Supervisor serves as the clinical and operational anchor for the Foot & Ankle practice. Balancing clinical expertise with administrative leadership the supervisor oversees daily practice operations optimizes patient workflows and fosters a collaborative environment focused on top-tier specialty care.

Supervises mentors and empowers a team of 1 RN and 6 MAs while driving accountability teamwork and high clinical standards.

Oversees daily clinic flow manages resource allocation and optimizes workflows across multiple clinic locations.

Acts as the primary liaison between surgeons APPs clinic staff departmental leadership and OR teams to ensure seamless patient transitions.


Why Join Our Team

Work-Life Balance - Enjoy a predictable full-time outpatient schedule with no inpatient responsibilities.

Collaborative Leadership - Partner directly with two top orthopedic surgeons and three Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a fast-growing highly specialized practice.

Team Impact - Lead mentor and shape a high-performing clinical team of one RN and six experienced Medical Assistants.

Career Growth - Play a pivotal role in operational decision-making workflow innovation and practice expansion.

• Supervises nursing staff including hiring/firing responsibilities performance appraisals for subordinates initiating disciplinary action.
• Coordinates patient services with physicians and staff to provide quality care in effective manner conducting rounds to ensure quality of patient care delivery.
• Facilitates educational opportunities and quality improvement activities for staff to ensure compliance with medical school and regulatory guidelines.
• Assigns/coordinates activities and duties of staff orienting new staff and advising administration of conditions and performance issues.
• Provides direct patient care as needed including development of patient care plans administering medication vitals phlebotomy monitoring IV therapies and maintaining records in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Promotes/maintains good public relations with patients and families acting as liaison between other departments.
• Provides appropriate counsel to patients/families explaining medications procedures and teaches care to ensure continuity of care and promote health care maintenance.
• Monitors supplies/equipment ordering/repairing as required.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending crouching stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

Equipment

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Associate Degree/Diploma In Registered Nursing Or Diploma In Practical Nursing

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Licensed Practical Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Licensed Practical Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

Nursing (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Drivers License:

A drivers license is not required for this position.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Active Listening Communication Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Teamwork Customer Empathy Education Resource Development Epic EHR Family Support General Nursing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) Interpersonal Communication Leadership Nursing Practice Organizing Patient Care Patient Care Management Patient Care Services Patient Education Staff Hiring Supervisory Management

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$74200.00 - $133500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance equity with others in the department market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation 10 recognized holidays and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges annual health screenings mental health resources mindfulness programs and courses employee assistance program (EAP) financial resources access to dietitians and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care Weve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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