Registered Nurse Progressive Care Unit

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, vis

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a RN for the Progressive Care Unit in Milwaukee, WI. This role supports day shift, full-time hours and involves coordinating patient care across disciplines in a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will possess a nursing diploma, Wisconsin RN licensure, and BLS certification, with duties including care plan implementation, order execution, and discharge coordination.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date is required.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing before hire date (or current home state license if multi-state/compact).
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or equivalent licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as primary coordinator across disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient care

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Team communication

Education

Diploma in nursing

Wisconsin RN licensure

BLS Provider certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee
• Department: Progressive Care Unit
• Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

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

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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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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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