Registered Nurse Manager

Ascension; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403(b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance or transportation perks

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a dedicated RN leader for the Mercy Hospital Stepdown Intermediate Care unit in Oshkosh, WI. This full‑time role focuses on leading a compassionate nursing team, ensuring high‑quality patient care, and optimizing unit operations in a demanding inpatient setting.

You will oversee staffing, budgets, and daily workflows while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and promoting professional development for your team.

Qualifications

• Requires RN licensure in Wisconsin.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience with 1 year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower unit staff: Direct hiring, training, and ongoing professional development to cultivate a high‑performing nursing team.
• Elevate patient care quality: Identify and resolve operational challenges to maintain high‑standard patient care delivery.
• Optimize clinical operations: Develop and refine unit policies and workflows to improve daily efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee strategic resource management: Manage unit budgets and approve expenditures to ensure necessary resources for exceptional care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Clinical operations

Patient care

Education

RN Licensure

Job description

Schedule: Full-Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Your future role at a glance

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Facility: Mercy Hospital

Department: Stepdown Intermediate Care

Schedule: Full-Time

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead and empower unit staff: Direct hiring, training, and continuous professional development to cultivate a high‑performing, compassionate nursing team.


• Elevate patient care quality: Swiftly identify and resolve operational challenges across assigned units to maintain seamless, high‑standard patient care delivery.


• Optimize clinical operations: Develop and refine unit policies and workflows to improve daily efficiency and ensure full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.


• Oversee strategic resource management: Manage unit budgets and approve operational expenditures to ensure your team has the necessary resources to deliver exceptional care.

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. Licensure is dependent on state associate works in.

Education

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

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.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.