Registered Nurse Manager Short-term Rehab

Ascension Health; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan (403b

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance (optional)

Job summary

Ascension Lakeshore at Siena in Racine, WI is seeking a full-time unit leader for the Short-term Rehab department. This day-shift role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, updating SOPs, and guiding nursing and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

You’ll manage the unit budget, lead recruitment and training, and address barriers to care while maintaining safety and readiness for emergencies. The position requires an RN license, BLS, and prior leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse and BLS certification required.
• 3 years of experience with 1 year in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures unit compliance with regulatory standards and updates SOPs.
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Identifies barriers to patient care and manages safety protocols.
• Manages the unit budget and expenditures with fiscal discipline.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BLS certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Racine, WI




• Facility: Lakeshore at Siena




• Department: Short-term Rehab




• Schedule: Days | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Ensures unit compliance with healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards; designs and updates standard operating procedures to enhance service quality.




• Leads recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management for nursing and support personnel.




• Identifies and mitigates barriers to patient care delivery while managing safety hazards and emergency response protocols.




• Manages the unit budget, approving purchases and monitoring expenditures to ensure strict fiscal discipline.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):




• Certified BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.




• Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

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

Additional Preferences:

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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