Registered Nurse Assistant Manager Emergency

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension St. Francis Hospital in Milwaukee seeks an experienced RN to lead in the Emergency Department during day shifts. This full-time role requires Wisconsin RN licensure and BLS within 30 days, plus at least one year of ED or related experience. You’ll oversee staff, ensure patient care quality, and maintain unit operations.

Join a mission-driven health system offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence by identifying and resolving barriers to patient care and ensuring high-quality service.
• Develop and mentor staff through hiring, training, and evaluation to build a culture of clinical expertise.
• Develop and implement unit-specific policies and quality monitoring to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Balance budgetary goals with staff and physician needs to maintain high patient and provider satisfaction.

Education

Registered Nurse license (Wisconsin)

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
• Department: Emergency
• Schedule: Days l Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Drive clinical excellence by identifying and resolving barriers to patient care, ensuring every individual in your unit receives seamless, high-quality service.
• Cultivate a high-performing team by leading the full lifecycle of staff developmentâfrom hiring and training to mentoring and evaluatingâto build a culture of clinical expertise and engagement.
• Design the future of care by developing and implementing unit-specific policies and quality monitoring systems that guarantee both safety and operational efficiency.
• Champion the patient and provider experience by balancing budgetary goals with the needs of your staff and physicians to ensure a high level of satisfaction across the entire care continuum.

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.

Additional Preferences

• This position is primarily scheduled during afternoon hours to provide leadership support during peak Emergency Department operations. Schedule will vary based on operational needs and includes occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as assigned.

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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