Inpatient Nursing Manager

APPLICATION DEADLINE : 12 / 11 / 2025

Job Summary :

The Inpatient Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and execution of the daily operation of the post-surgical floor. The manager is responsible for directing and providing professional nursing care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The Manager provides supervision and guidance to members of the inpatient staff and makes decisions affecting the operations of the department.

The Inpatient Manager is responsible for staffing and the scheduling of staff, and the development of policies and procedures. In addition, the Manager will perform other tasks as they are assigned; is a member of various committees as deemed necessary by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Essential Job Functions :

Attends daily manager huddle

Supervises and guides the inpatient multidisciplinary staff

Adjusts working hours to meet the manager needs for all shifts

Rounds daily on staff and patients

Ensures open communication with providers

Mentors RN Facilitators and Charges as well as other staff

Creates and maintains a supportive working environment

Ensures open communication through monthly staff meetings and written communication

Utilizes evidence-based practice to guide leadership and clinical decisions for the unit

Demonstrates ability to work independently

Develops quarterly action plans for performance improvement in the department

Demonstrates knowledge of the Case Management routine and expectations

Demonstrates knowledge and routine for nursing care of the surgical patient

Holds the multidisciplinary team accountable to ensure appropriate care of patients

Holds the team accountable to ensure all appropriate audits and reporting are submitted on time

Demonstrates familiarity and comprehension of the Inpatient EMR

Ensures all staff is educated in new and existing department procedures and systems

Monitors overtime costs, vacancy, and turnover rates

Develops capital budget for inpatient unit

Serves on appropriate committees as designated by the Chief Nursing Officer

Works collaboratively with all leadership team members

Works collaboratively with the Chief Nursing Officer and Human Resources to hire, evaluate, counsel and discipline staff as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability :

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required

Master’s degree in healthcare administration, business administration, or a related field preferred

Four (4) years of nursing experience required

Two (2) years of demonstrated nursing leadership experience preferred

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Wisconsin required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required

ACLS and PALS certification withing six (6) months of hire required

Benefits :

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

Company paid life insurance

Free meals

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

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