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Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is an integrated network of hospitals, physician clinics, retail pharmacies and home medical services with locations in Southeastern Wisconsin, Northeastern Iowa and Northern Illinois. Our mission, built on compassionate fundamentals, delivers on our promise of living out the healing ministry of Jesus by providing exceptional and compassionate health care services promoting the dignity and well being of the people we serve. We are strongly committed to Service Excellence and possess a passion for providing patient care that meets the needs of the mind, body and spirit. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare strives to find balance with personal and professional growth for all of its associates. A direct reflection of this is having been selected by the Business Journal as one of the “Top Milwaukee Workplaces.” As one of the largest integrated regional health care delivery systems in Wisconsin, Wheaton Franciscan organizations provide one-fourth of the total health care delivered in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Racine and Ozaukee counties. The Wheaton Franciscan system in Southeastern Wisconsin consists of: • A comprehensive network of outpatient centers and physician clinics • Six major acute-care hospitals – All Saints, Elmbrook Memorial, Franklin, St. Francis, St. Joseph and The Wisconsin Heart Hospital • Three transitional and extended care facilities • Full-service medical laboratory • Home health and hospice agency Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare offers you all the elements you’re seeking in a rewarding health care position. For more information about our current employment opportunities or to apply on-line, please visit us at www.mywheaton.jobs.

The Supervisor, Unit Leader position is a registered nurse recognized for clinical leadership in managing complex, specialized patient populations. Skilled in setting priorities, the Supervisor, Unit Leader organizes and effectively directs daily unit operations to achieve patient care and department goals. The functions of the Supervisor, Unit Leader role are carried out in a manner that is responsive to the department activity and need. The Supervisor, Unit Leader is directly responsible to the Clinical Nurse manager, and works collaboratively to ensure quality patient care. Key actions include coordinating department patient flow and staff resources, serving as a frontline resource to staff, and participating in the performance evaluation of associates.

This is a working supervisor role where you'll have a patient load and lead the shift. This position works 2nd shift (2:30pm-11pm).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate from a state accredited school of nursing with current Wisconsin licensure.

Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients. Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and staff relationships. Able to maintain stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple demands. Maintains current Health Care Provider Basic Life Support card. Meets all unit specific competencies within the specified time frame.
Able to coordinate patient flow. Assist clinical manager in coaching and managing associates within the unit. Facilitates and provides oversight to the effectiveness of communication of the interdisciplinary team. Able to provide excellent customer service and manage the customer service skills of unit associates.

Previous charge or leadership experience preferred.