Nurse Manager - RN

Memorial Physician Practices; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Match

Wellness Programs

Job summary

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is seeking a Nurse Manager (RN) to lead the Nursing Department under the CNO, ensuring policy compliance and high-quality rehab care. You will supervise Clinical Supervisors, Charge Nurses, RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs and Unit Secretaries while aligning with hospital goals and budget parameters.

You will drive staffing plans, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and support staff development, care coordination, and discharge planning in a

Qualifications

• BSN/ADN required; RN licensure active.
• CPR/BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in nursing leadership; rehab experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations, staffing, and scheduling.
• Ensure nursing documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support rehabilitation-focused patient care and discharge planning.
• Lead clinical supervisors, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and unit secretaries.
• Coordinate admissions and interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

ADN or Diploma

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse Manager

Job Type: Full Time

At UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Nurse Manager (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Here,you'llbe supported, respected, and empowered to make meaningful connections every day.

About our Team & Location:

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison offers a warm and welcoming culture, flexible scheduling and work-life balance! Our leadership team provides professional growth and stability in a true team environment!

From its beautiful lakes and extensive bike trails to its dynamic food scene and cultural attractions, Madison consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Home to a highly educated workforce and innovative industries, the city blends small-town charm with big-city amenities. Whether you're exploring the outdoors, enjoying live music, or engaging with a forward-thinking community, Madison has something for everyone.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nurse Managerfunctions under the direction and supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and assumes responsibility for the Nursing Department. The Nurse Manager in collaboration with the CNO and leadership team assists in implementing, interpret and ensure compliance with policies and procedures including regulatory and accreditation standards. The Nurse Manager supervises the Clinical Supervisors, Charge Nurses, RNs, LPN/LVNs, CNAs/NAs and Unit Secretaries. The Nurse Manager is responsible for implementing hospital goals and objectives based on budget parameters. The Nurse Manager reinforces the mission and vision of the hospital in all interactions.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Maintains a professional, safe, and compliant nursing environment by ensuring adherence to nursing scope of practice, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and quality care requirements.
• Oversees nursing operations, including staffing plans, patient assignments, scheduling, nursing hours per patient day, attendance, overtime management, agency utilization, and staff break/lunch compliance.
• Ensures accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation, including medical necessity requirements, interdisciplinary care plans, charting, and quality improvement data.
• Promotes staff competency and professional development through orientation, education, in-service training, competency validation, and support for rehabilitation nursing certifications.
• Monitors and communicates quality, risk, patient satisfaction, and outcome measures to drive continuous performance improvement.
• Coordinates admissions, room assignments, staffing needs, and nursing participation in interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Provides leadership and support for rehabilitation-focused patient care, including patient and family education, care coordination, discharge planning, and continuum-of-care needs.
• Serves as a rehabilitation nursing resource and liaison among patients, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Assists with patient and family rounding, daily care coordination, problem resolution, and follow-up to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.BSN Preferred.
• Current unrestricted state licensure as Registered Nurse.
• CPR/BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.
• CRRN Certification preferred
• Minimum of two years of previous nursing leadership preferred.
• Minimum of two years previous rehab nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.

More About UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison:

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to helping individuals regain their independence and return to the lives they love following an injury or illness. UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison strives to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF-accredited for our Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and Stroke Specialty Program.

EEOC Statement

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Madison is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.