Director of Nursing Opearations

ClearSky Health; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k matching

Student loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

CEU opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Career advancement

Inclusive culture

Work life balance

Employee recognition program

Job summary

ClearSky Health invites applications for Director of Nursing Operations to lead nursing services at our new rehabilitation hospital in Eau Claire, WI, shaping clinical excellence from the very start. This role oversees nursing staff, drives performance, and leads nursing initiatives with a focus on patient-centered care.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will collaborate with physicians and community partners to advance safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, or current enrollment in an accredited master’s nursing program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CRRN Certification within three years of date of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a hospital nursing management level position.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license and insurability.

Responsibilities

• Directs the functions of the nursing department and develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, Hospital values, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees nursing department staffing, retention, and development, providing education, direction and mentorship of the team’s function, purpose, and goals, investigating and resolving issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Prepares annual capital and operating budget for nursing department.
• Monitors department expenses on designated schedule.
• Collaborates with senior leadership as well as physicians consultants, and community institutions and is actively involved in performance improvement process, including data collection and analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Infection control

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN Licensure in Wisconsin

CRRN Certification

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. Exciting News! We’re proud to announce the opening of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, coming Winter 2026. Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician looking for a leadership opportunity where your work truly matters? Our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing Operations to join a growing, mission‑driven healthcare organization committed to exceptional, patient‑centered care. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape clinical excellence from the very beginning—we’d love for you to be part of our founding leadership team.

What We Offer

Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

Competitive Compensation

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k Matching
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities to include CEU Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Career Advancement
• Inclusive and Supportive Culture
• Work Life Balance
• Employee Recognition Program

The Director of Nursing Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective, patient‑centered care. This role oversees nursing personnel, drives departmental performance, and leads the development and execution of approved nursing initiatives and goals. In accordance with Governing Body and Medical Executive Committee approval, the Director of Nursing Operations also serves as the facility’s Infection Prevention Practitioner (IPP), supporting a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directs the functions of the nursing department and develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, Hospital values, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Oversees nursing department staffing, retention, and development, providing education, direction and mentorship of the team’s function, purpose, and goals, investigating and resolving issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Prepares annual capital and operating budget for nursing department.
• Monitors department expenses on designated schedule.
• Collaborates with senior leadership as well as physicians consultants, and community institutions and is actively involved in performance improvement process, including data collection and analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
• Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
• May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Requirements for consideration:

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, or current enrollment in an accredited master’s nursing program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• CRRN Certification is required within three years of date of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a hospital nursing management level position is required.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license and insurability.

We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits. Authentic. Inspiring. Transformative. ClearSky Health and our affiliated Hospitals provide high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. We value our employees’ skills, talents, and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are: Valued Treated with dignity Respected Provided educational and training opportunities Recognized Rewarded ClearSky Health has plans to open a medical rehabilitation hospital at the location listed below.

Eau Claire, WI