The Assistant Manager will drive clinical excellence by resolving patient care barriers and implementing unit-specific policies to ensure safety and efficiency. They are also responsible for leading staff development, including hiring, training, and mentoring to maintain a high-performing team.
Requirements overview
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse credential from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and possess at least one year of job-specific experience. A BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is also required within 30 days of hire.
Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all.
Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 97,300 associates, 25,300 aligned providers, 90 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 29 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 22 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.
Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Department: Emergency
Schedule: Days | Full-Time
How you'll make an impact in this role
Drive clinical excellence by identifying and resolving barriers to patient care, ensuring every individual in your unit receives seamless, high-quality service.
Cultivate a high-performing team by leading the full lifecycle of staff development—from hiring and training to mentoring and evaluating—to build a culture of clinical expertise and engagement.
Design the future of care by developing and implementing unit-specific policies and quality monitoring systems that guarantee both safety and operational efficiency.
Champion the patient and provider experience by balancing budgetary goals with the needs of your staff and physicians to ensure a high level of satisfaction across the entire care continuum.
What minimum qualifications 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.
Education:
Required professional licensure/certification AND 1 year of cumulative job specific experiencerequired.
What additional requirements you'll need
This position is primarily scheduled during afternoon hours to provide leadership support during peak Emergency Department operations. Schedule will vary based on operational needs and includes occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities as assigned.
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.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.