Director of Nursing Surgical Services

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocāe

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Zusammenfassung

Ascension in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Nurse Manager for Surgical Services to lead clinical operations and patient care planning. You will direct all clinical activities, resolve obstacles, and uphold high patient care standards.

You will establish departmental goals, oversee budgets, and coordinate audits to ensure regulatory compliance, while leading hiring, training, and staff development in partnership with physicians and leadership.

Qualifikationen

• BLS Provider and RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent diploma is required; master's degree preferred.
• Leadership experience in healthcare settings is expected.

Aufgaben

• Directs clinical activities and patient care planning to maintain high standards.
• Establishes departmental goals aligned with healthcare standards.
• Oversees nursing budgets and resource allocation for efficiency.
• Coordinates internal and external audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Leads talent lifecycle: hiring, training, and evaluating staff with physicians and leaders.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Patient care

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Full-time Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
• Department: Surgical Services

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Directs all clinical activities, patient care planning, and service delivery while resolving obstacles to uphold high standards of patient care and satisfaction.
• Establishes departmental goals aligned with medical, administrative, ethical, and legal healthcare standards.
• Oversees nursing area budgets and resource allocation to ensure continuous financial efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinates and executes internal and external clinical and operational audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Leads end-to-end talent lifecycleâhiring, training, and evaluating staffâwhile partnering with physicians and leadership to optimize operational workflows.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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