Supervisor Registered Nurse Surgery

Location: Milwaukee, WI. Facility: Columbia St Mary's Milwaukee. Department: Surgery. Schedule: Day Shift, Full-time.

Responsibilities

• Assess daily patient care needs and develop and distribute patient care assignments for clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary teams of licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff, ensuring population-appropriate patient care is given.
• In accordance with the applicable State Nurse Practice Act, delegate appropriate duties to clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary teams based on their assessed skills and abilities.
• Gather information from other members of the clinical/non-clinical or interdisciplinary team and use this data to plan for the care of all patients on the unit for the shift.
• Evaluate the care delivered by other licensed and non-licensed caregivers and support staff by providing direct and immediate feedback and coaching, ongoing verbal and written feedback to the clinical/non-clinical leader on staff performance, evaluating performance trends, and recommending and participating in corrective/disciplinary action as required.
• Participate in the hiring process for new staff members assigned to the shift by conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations to the clinical/non-clinical leader.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Registered Nurse license from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire or transfer date, OR current home state license if part of a multi-state/Compact State agreement (licensure dependent on state of work).
• Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job-specific experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of operating room experience.
• Progressive leadership experience.

Benefits

• 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.

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. The organization empowers 99,000+ associates to reimagine healthcare together and is recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, offering an inclusive and supportive environment where contributions matter.