Manager, Inpatient Nursing Relief – WI Resource Team

Advocate Aurora Health

. Coordinate and manage resources needed to provide optimal nursing care .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $51 - $77 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced nursing management skills, including resource coordination, staff management, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in patient care evaluation, evidence-based practice, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

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Registered Nurse LicenseInpatient Nurse Manager ExperienceNursing Management ConceptsHuman Resource ManagementPatient Care Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Nursing ManagementPatient Care EvaluationBudget DevelopmentStaff DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationConflict ResolutionDecision-MakingCritical ThinkingEvidence-Based PracticeCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership SupportFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Automated Patient-Care SystemsElectronic Health RecordsScheduling SoftwareLabor-Management SystemsPatient-Care Supplies

Certifications & Qualifications

Specialty CertificationRegistered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

The Joint CommissionPatient SatisfactionPerformance ImprovementShared GovernanceHealthcare Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage resources needed to provide optimal nursing care
Manage staff resources, patient-care supplies, automated patient-care systems, and system issues
Maintain productivity through efficient 24-hour staffing, scheduling, and labor-management standards
Evaluate quality of patient care using standards of practice, patient outcomes, peer review, incident reports, policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, and products
Ensure resources are available for performance-improvement initiatives
Develop service strategies and monitor service levels against customer- and patient-satisfaction indicators
Coordinate and integrate services with other areas
Maintain relationships with patients, families, staff, medical staff, health care facilities, and vendors
Act as a liaison between medical and nursing staffs
Facilitate evidence-based nursing and support evidence-informed decision-making
Participate in shared-governance councils and recommend changes in nursing practice
Maintain department compliance with The Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies
Develop and communicate change initiatives
Achieve care-management, employee-engagement, productivity, and patient-loyalty targets
Assist physicians and departments with new-service development, revenue opportunities, and program marketing
Conduct interviews, selection, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, employee-concern resolution, corrective actions, terminations, and morale activities
Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures
Adhere to the Aurora Health Care Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies, regulations, and laws
Provide age-appropriate care based on patient status and developmental needs
Float and flex across multiple sites and departments as operational needs dictate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of RN experience
At least 1 year of current inpatient Nurse Manager experience
Two or more years of current inpatient Nurse Manager experience strongly preferred
Flexible and willing to provide leadership support across multiple sites and departments
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Certification in specialty within 1 year of eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Nursing
5 years of nursing experience including experience in multiple areas
1 year of supervisory experience managing staff and budgets in a nursing environment at the supervisory/management level
Advanced knowledge of nursing management concepts, clinical practice, and facilities policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with conflict resolution
Strong aptitude in human resource management
Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
Sound decision-making and critical-thinking skills
Proficient use of computers, software, and other electronic systems
Must be willing to float and flex as site and department needs require
Must be able to perform frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, squatting, bending, reaching above shoulders, and twisting
Occasionally able to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance
Functional sight and hearing
Ability to operate equipment essential to performing job duties
Required to use gloves, goggles, and gowns as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program