Nursing Supervisor (RN): Ortho/Spine ENT

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee is seeking a Nursing Supervisor (RN) for Ortho Spine ENT Joint Surgical. This leadership role directs staff, coordinates resources, and ensures smooth patient flow across specialty units.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the nursing team and medical staff, development of staff, and ongoing process improvement under shared leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience; not for new grads.
• Registered Nurse license in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides work directions to staff with clear responsibility for coordinating resources for procedures and day-to-day operations.
• Promotes an environment conducive to quality patient care; advocates for patients and staff rights.
• Promotes communication among patients, families, departments, and medical staff to optimize teamwork.
• Develops and maintains effective intra- and inter-departmental relationships.
• Evaluates quality of patient care and ensures policies are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Accredited nursing program completion

Job description

Nursing Supervisor (RN): – Ortho Spine ENT Joint Surgical

Where You Will Work:

11S/11T – Ortho Spine ENT - Ortho Joint Surgical Specialty units

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee

We’re Looking For:

• Current RN who is looking to develop skills be part of a collaborative leadership team

• Strong collaborative practice with staff and leadership

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of RN experience, this position is not for new grads

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

• Provides work directions to the staff with clear responsibility for the coordination of resources to efficiently support procedures, day-to-day operations and the smooth flow of patients through the department.

• Promotes an environment conducive to the delivery of quality patient care. Advocates for rights of patients and staff.

• Promote communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator.

• Develop and maintain effective intra- and inter-departmental relationships. Facilitates positive communication with medical supply companies and their representatives.

• Evaluates the quality of patient care provided in the specialty area through collaboration with unit and organization resource people. Ensuring policies and procedures are following those of the medical center, the nursing department, and regulatory agencies.

• In collaboration with the manager, conducts ongoing process improvement.

• Serves as a clinical resource contact for patients, families, nursing staff, other health care members and external agencies.

• In collaboration with departmental and organizational staff, develops department orientation and continuing education programs for all staff. Teach and guide staff. Assists with various teaching programs.

• Provides input regarding equipment/supply needs, renovations, and environmental issues in preparation of operating and capital equipment budgets.

• Supports Shared Leadership and its functions related to Nursing Evaluation, Peer Review, Policy/Procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice.

• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which includes coaching on performance, completes performance reviews and overall staff morale. Recommends hiring, compensation changes, promotions, corrective action decisions, and terminations.

About This Location:

The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.