DIRECTOR- NURSING - MEDICAL PEDIATRICS

Aspirus, Inc; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and initiatives that promote excellence in nursing practice. This leadership role will oversee quality and safety standards while ensuring diverse team management and optimization of healthcare delivery. An ideal candidate possesses significant leadership experience in nursing and holds at least a BSN. Come join a committed team dedicated to enhancing the health of our communities.

Benefits

Full benefits package for part- and full-time status

PTO accrual from day one

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and families

Qualifications

• Valid Wisconsin or Michigan RN license required.
• Minimum five years healthcare experience and five years in leadership.
• Certification in nursing leadership highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads nursing practice and associated outcomes in their department.
• Develops and monitors nursing practice and quality initiatives.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary team care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem identification and resolution

Organizational management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or similar

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Wausau Hospitalin WAUSAU, WI is seeking aDIRECTOR- NURSINGto join ourteam!

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the practice of nursing and associated outcomes within their respective department(s) by ensuring consistency in the standard of nursing practice across the clinical setting. Leads and has accountability for the planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring of nursing practice, process improvement, budgets and allocation of resources continuous quality improvement initiatives and professional governance to achieve nursing and organizational goals and objectives.

As a member of the leadership team, supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community. This includes creating a culture where collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care redesign and education is promoted and achieved to meet the evolving needs. Leads quality, safety, Pathway to Excellence, workforce planning and stabilization, and transforming initiatives within their area of responsibility. Ensures the vision of and the advancement of the profession of Nursing is evident in the professional practice environment.

Promotes an environment where nursing/clinical staff can flourish through professional development, improvement in workflow and workload, optimization of talent and resources, implementation and validation of best practices, consistent and clear communication including closed loop feedback, real time coaching, support of high reliability methods and tools, and creating opportunities for staff to have a voice in decisions that impact practice. Represents the Aspirus nursing division voice and perspective through involvement within the business unit, system initiatives and committees.

HOURS: 1.0 FTE

Experience/Qualifications

• Valid and current Wisconsin or Michigan registered nurse license or compact license.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from accredited school required (BSN).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration Business Administration, or similar required or attestation to complete program within three years of hire (must validate enrollment and program plan).
• Certification in nursing leadership highly desired.
• Minimum of five years healthcare experience.
• Minimum of five years progressive leadership/management experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing operations and policy administration, as well as development and implementation of budgets, strategies, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully work within a highly matrix organization with large footprint.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and follow through on commitments. Ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions.
• Utilizes strong financial/analytical skills, verbal/written communication skills, problem identification and resolution skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to develop/mentor staff.
• Has ability to recognize workflow problems and redesign new process/workflow and create ownership from all customers on change; and the ability to initiate and manage change.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff and professionals and promotes diversity in the workplace.
• Has experience in basic strategic planning, organizational development, and business skills.
• Possess strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospitalis the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 220 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. To learn more about Wausau click the following link:Wausau, Wisconsin

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women's health, and spine and neurological care.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Healthis a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here to learn more.

Credentials:
Essential:
* CPR or BLS
* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE