Charge Registered Nurse

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Nurse Shift Lead to oversee the Imaging department during day shifts. You will assign and educate nursing staff, coordinate patient care, and contribute to staff performance.

The role requires Wisconsin RN licensure and BLS, with at least 1 year of experience. The ideal candidate will drive care quality, address clinical issues, and collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Wisconsin prior to hire.
• BLS certification required within 1 month of hire.
• 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shift Operations: assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff daily.
• Manage Staff Performance: contribute to evaluations, hiring, training, and development decisions.
• Coordinate Patient Care: assess daily patient needs to create and distribute optimal staff assignments.
• Optimize Care Outcomes: evaluate patient care effectiveness, address delivery issues, and resolve clinical complaints.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing

BLS Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Job description

• Lead Shift Operations: Assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff daily.
• Manage Staff Performance: Contribute to performance evaluations, hiring, training, and development decisions.
• Coordinate Patient Care: Assess daily patient needs to create and distribute optimal staff assignments.
• Optimize Care Outcomes: Evaluate patient care effectiveness, address delivery issues, and resolve clinical complaints

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Maryâs
• Department: Imaging
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead Shift Operations: Assign, direct, educate, and monitor nursing and support staff daily.
• Manage Staff Performance: Contribute to performance evaluations, hiring, training, and development decisions.
• Coordinate Patient Care: Assess daily patient needs to create and distribute optimal staff assignments.
• Optimize Care Outcomes: Evaluate patient care effectiveness, address delivery issues, and resolve clinical complaints

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. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

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

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.

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