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Bellin

RN Supervisor | Ortho/Neuro

Green Bay, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The RN Supervisor (TF) is responsible for ensuring high-quality nursing care and personal performance while overseeing department operations. Key duties include facilitating employee evaluations ...

Hshs

Assistant Manager (RN) - Surgical Services

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$43.66 - $65.49/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

HSHS St Vincent Hospital is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our Surgery Team. Our ideal ... Bachelor's of science in nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications * 2 years staff nurse (RN) ...

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How much do nurse manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse manager in Appleton, WI is $48.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.31 and $54.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nurse manager?

A nurse manager is a registered nurse (RN) who supervises all the nurses in a department of a hospital or other health care facility. As a nurse manager, you train new nurses. You also oversee all patient care and ensure the highest standards are being met. Your job also includes administrative tasks required of the nursing team for your department, such as scheduling, inventorying controlled substances, checking records, and filing reports.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nurse manager?

To thrive as a Nurse Manager, you need strong clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and a bachelor's or master's degree in nursing (BSN or MSN), often accompanied by RN licensure and management experience. Familiarity with healthcare management software, electronic health records (EHRs), and certifications like Nurse Executive (NE-BC) are typically required. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills help Nurse Managers lead staff effectively and foster a positive work environment. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient team operations, and compliance with healthcare standards.

What are some common challenges nurse managers face in balancing administrative duties with direct patient care?

Nurse Managers often juggle a range of responsibilities, including staff scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives, while also supporting frontline nurses and occasionally providing direct patient care. One common challenge is maintaining sufficient time for mentoring staff and addressing patient concerns amidst administrative demands. Effective delegation, strong organizational skills, and open communication with both the nursing team and hospital leadership are crucial to successfully managing these competing priorities. Many Nurse Managers find that building a supportive team and fostering a collaborative work environment help ease these challenges.

What is the difference between Nurse Manager vs Nurse Supervisor?

AspectNurse ManagerNurse Supervisor
CredentialsRN license, often with leadership or management certificationRN license, may have leadership training
Work EnvironmentOversees entire nursing units, manages staff, budgets, and policiesSupervises nursing staff directly, ensures daily operations
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, staff development, policy implementationStaff scheduling, performance oversight, daily patient care supervision

While both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, Nurse Managers focus on strategic management and policy, whereas Nurse Supervisors handle daily staff supervision and operational tasks. The Nurse Manager role is broader, often involving administrative duties, while Nurse Supervisors are more hands-on with staff and patient care.

What is the role of a nurse manager?

A nurse manager oversees nursing staff, manages patient care quality, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations. They coordinate staffing, handle administrative tasks, and support clinical operations within healthcare facilities.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Manager job openings in Appleton, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,191 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

RN Clinical Manager - Emergency Department

ThedaCare

New London, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

ThedaCare rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

569th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!
Summary :
The RN Clinical Manager is accountable for 24/7 oversight of the day-to-day operations of the department through implementation of strategy, policy, direction, and action planning. Analyzes, develops, and implements methods and systems to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of services. Creates an environment that promotes the provision of patient-centered, specialized, and evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department and the department of nursing. Is accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Is responsible for patient outcomes that meet high quality of care standards.
Job Description:
Opportunities to be involved in community organizations
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values. Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.
  • Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes.
  • Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.
  • Assists team members in understanding how their day-to-day jobs contribute to ThedaCare strategy.
  • Develops collaborative relationships with all members of the care team and departments.
  • Is responsible for effective communication and appropriate escalation of clinical and operational issues to the director.
  • Supports shared decision making and shared governance. Coordinates the professional nurse and other team members' participation in decisions regarding patient care delivery, work/practice environment, and operational activities that affect daily work flow.
  • Ensures team members are properly trained and informed of procedures, policies, and processes that result in high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes.
  • Supports research and innovation to promote advancement of the nursing profession and the health care environment in area of specialty. Utilizes research findings and evidence-based practice to establish standards, practices, and patient care models that are outcome-driven and patient-centered.
  • Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability. Provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals.
  • Manages daily staffing plan to meet productivity standards and the needs of the patient.
  • Works with the director to develop action plans related to budget and budget variances. Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the annual budget. Collaborates when making decisions that have long term impact on cost-effective care.
  • Is responsible for the coordination of activities and ensures continual compliance with regulatory standards (i.e., The Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA).
  • Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risks to prevent crises.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of science degree in nursing
  • Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting
  • Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects
  • Current Wisconsin RN license
  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance.
  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.
  • Auditory and visual ability to assess and provide nursing care

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to move throughout hospital departments and floors on a daily basis
  • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
  • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
  • Occasional high noise level in work environment
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
  • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
  • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
  • Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled FTE:
1Location:
ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New London,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
YesWorker Shift Details:
Days

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About ThedaCare

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We want to make exceptional care effortless for our patients. At ThedaCare, that means going above and beyond treating a particular condition – it means helping you achieve better health for life. You and your family are at the center of everything we do, from prioritizing your schedule when making appointments to designing our facilities for your comfort and convenience. Remaining proactive in your care allows us to better predict and prevent disease before complications arise, and when it comes to making important health-related decisions, we are here to support you. In every interaction, we want you to have full confidence the care you receive is purposeful, cost-effective and will help you continue enjoying life as you’ve planned it. ThedaCare is the third largest healthcare employer in Wisconsin, and the largest employer in Northeast Wisconsin with over 7,000 team members.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Neenah, WI, US

Year founded

1909

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