Director of Nursing

Ascension Health; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Annual bonus incentive

Job summary

Ascension in Brookfield, WI is seeking a nurse leader to design and evaluate person-centered programs that deliver dignified, high-quality resident care. You will mentor and expand your team while aligning departmental goals with safety and regulatory standards.

Lead budget planning, staffing workflows, and internal audits to ensure uninterrupted premium care and compliant operations across the facility. A strong emphasis on professional development and caregiver inspiration guides this role.

Qualifications

• Required Credential(s): Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s): Certified BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence by designing and evaluating person-centered programs that ensure every resident receives dignified, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.
• Empower and grow your team through strategic hiring and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development that keeps our caregivers inspired.
• Drive strategic goal-setting by aligning departmental objectives with ethical and regulatory standards, ensuring our facility remains a benchmark for safety and integrity.
• Manage vital resources by overseeing budgets and staffing workflows, ensuring your team has the tools and support they need to provide uninterrupted, premium care.
• Champion regulatory integrity by directing internal audits and managing resident transitions (admissions and discharges) to guarantee full compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Brookfield, WI

• Facility: Franciscan Place

• Department: Skilled nursing and rehabilitation

• Schedule: Days | Full-time

• Sign-on bonus: Up to $30,000

• Relocation assistance: Up to $10,000

• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead clinical excellence by designing and evaluating person-centered programs that ensure every resident receives dignified, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs.

• Empower and grow your team through strategic hiring and mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development that keeps our caregivers inspired.

• Drive strategic goal-setting by aligning departmental objectives with ethical and regulatory standards, ensuring our facility remains a benchmark for safety and integrity.

• Manage vital resources by overseeing budgets and staffing workflows, ensuring your team has the tools and support they need to provide uninterrupted, premium care.

• Champion regulatory integrity by directing internal audits and managing resident transitions (admissions and discharges) to guarantee full compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):

• Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Preferred Credential(s):

• Certified BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required. 10 years of experience preferred. 2 years of leadership or management experience required. 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know YourRights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify) for more information.

Min Salary: 99863.85

Max Salary 135109.91