Assistant Nurse Manager Neuro and Med Surg ICU

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Transportation savings

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an RN supervisor to lead nursing operations in the Neuro and Medical Surgical ICU. The role emphasizes patient access, quality care, and clinical objective implementation.

You will delegate tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with department leadership to ensure processes remain current and effective. The position focuses on staffing, training, and development, with involvement in hiring and ongoing staff evaluation.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin required prior to hire.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess daily patient access needs and ensure appropriate patient care.
• Provide oversight of nursing department operations.
• Deliver quality patient care and ensure clinical objectives are implemented.
• Delegate duties to clinical staff based on assessed skills and monitor daily operations.
• Collaborate with leadership to keep processes up to date and followed.
• Participate in quality initiatives, audits, and improvement plans.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Education

Wisconsin RN license

1 year of cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

• Specialty: Neuro and Medical Surgical ICU
• Schedule: Evenings | Full-Time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee
• Specialty: Neuro and Medical Surgical ICU
• Schedule: Evenings | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Assess daily patient access needs and ensure that appropriate patient care is provided. Provide oversight involving all aspects of nursing department operations.
• Deliver quality patient care and ensure implementation of clinical objectives.
• Delegate appropriate duties to clinical staff based on their assessed skills and abilities, maintaining proficiencies related to job functions and processes through ongoing monitoring of daily operations.
• Collaborate with department leadership to ensure processes are up to date and followed.
• Participate with ongoing quality initiatives, auditing projects and development of plans for improvement.
• Conduct hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of staff.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required.

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

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.

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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.