Registered Nurse Charge

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matched

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Nurse Manager for Sacred Heart Rehab in Mequon, WI. You will provide direct supervision of nursing and support staff on the Acute Inpatient Rehab unit, overseeing the night shift from 7pm to 7:30am.

The role emphasizes patient care planning, performance management, quality assurance, and handling patient and family complaints. Wisconsin RN licensure and BLS are required, along with at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Wisconsin (or compact state) prior to hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Lead performance evaluations, feedback, and developmental planning.
• Plan and assign patient care based on acuity and staff competence.
• Continuously evaluate care outcomes and participate in quality improvement.
• Manage patient/family complaints and document actions per policy.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Performance management

Quality improvement

Complaint resolution

Education

RN licensure (Wisconsin)

BLS certification

Job description

• Schedule: Night Shift | 36hrwk | 7pm to 7:30am

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI
• Facility: Sacred Heart Rehab
• Department: Acute Inpatient Rehab
• Schedule: Night Shift | 36hrwk | 7pm to 7:30am

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Staff Oversight and Direction: Provide direct supervision and leadership to all nursing and support staff. This involves setting clear expectations, appropriate delegation, continuous coaching, and monitoring performance and productivity for efficiency and safety.
• Performance Management and Development: Lead or participate in formal staff performance evaluations, including objective data gathering, constructive feedback, goal setting, and documentation to maintain a high-performing team.
• Patient Care Planning and Assignment: Daily assessment of patient needs (acuity, interventions, discharge status) to develop, communicate, and distribute equitable and appropriate patient care assignments, matching care level to staff competency for safe coverage.
• Quality Assurance and Outcome Analysis: Continuously evaluate care effectiveness. Proactively identify and investigate factors impacting desired patient outcomes (e.g., readmissions, infections). Initiate and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Service Recovery and Complaint Resolution: Serve as the primary manager for patient and family complaints. Respond urgently and professionally, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution per policy, and comprehensively documenting all actions.

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.

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