Assistant Director Registered Nurse Long Term Care

Ascension Living; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) matching plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension Living in Brookfield, WI, is seeking a skilled Nursing leader for a full-time role in Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care. The position focuses on developing clinical services, communicating policies to staff, and auditing quality of care while overseeing admissions, transfers and staffing, including hiring and ongoing education.

Ideal candidates hold a nursing degree and RN licensure with 5+ years in care settings; 2+ years in leadership; BLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
• Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and implement clinical services and programs.
• Communicate policies, expected outcomes, work routines and procedures to clinical staff.
• Assist with quality of care audits and evaluation of quality indicators.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers to ensure appropriate care and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing activities including hiring, orientation, evaluation, discipline and education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing management

Quality auditing

Policy communication

Admissions & discharges

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Department: Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Brookfield, WI
• Facility: Franciscan Place
• Department: Skilled Nursing & Long Term Care
• Schedule: Day shift & On-call Weekends Rotation | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assists in developing, organizing and implementing clinical services and programs.
• Communicates policies, expected outcomes, work routines and work procedures to clinical staff.
• Assists with implementation and evaluation of quality of care including ongoing auditing of quality indicators.
• Assists in monitoring nursing budgets. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfer to ensure appropriate care and compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.
• Manages activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• Certified BLS Provider . American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Wound care champion.
• Long term care experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.