Registered Nurse Rehab

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Ascension, located in Mequon, WI, is seeking an experienced RN for Inpatient Acute Rehab on the night shift (36 hrs/week) at Sacred Heart Rehab. The role requires active RN licensure in Wisconsin, BLS certification, and strong coordination with a multidisciplinary team to manage care plans, orders, documentation, and discharge planning.

Join a mission-driven health system that supports professional growth, benefits, and dedicated patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• RN license from Wisconsin Board of Nursing before start date.
• Multi-state/Compact State licensure accepted if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Care Coordination: coordinate care with physicians, therapists and social workers for optimal outcomes.
• Care Plan Management: monitor and adjust patient care plans based on clinical findings.
• Order Management: document and execute physician and nursing orders.
• Clinical Observation, Documentation, and Communication: ongoing assessments and timely updates in the EHR.
• Discharge Planning: arrange post-acute resources and educate patient for safe transition.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure seamless patient care.

Education

Registered Nurse license (WI)

BLS Certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Sacred Heart Rehab

Department: Inpatient Acute Rehab

Schedule: Night shift| 36hrs wk

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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

• Care Coordination: Acts as the central coordinator, ensuring seamless management and interdisciplinary collaboration (physicians, specialists, therapists, social workers, ancillary staff) for optimal patient outcomes.
• Care Plan Management: Implements, continuously monitors, and dynamically adjusts the prescribed patient care plan based on clinical findings, patient progress, and team input, requiring critical thinking and timely decision-making.
• Order Management: Precisely interprets, documents, and executes all authorized physician and nursing orders, including medications, tests, treatments, and procedures.
• Clinical Observation, Documentation, and Communication: Maintains constant vigilance, systematically assesses the patient, meticulously documents findings and treatments in the EHR, and immediately communicates all significant changes to the physician and healthcare team.
• Discharge Planning: Proactively assesses discharge needs from admission, collaborating with the patient, family, social work, case management, and physicians to arrange post-acute resources and provide education for a safe transition of 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.

Education:

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

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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