Nurse Administrator - Nursing Optimization Division

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Education and advancement

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota seeks a Nurse Administrator in the Nursing Optimization Division. This leadership role drives workforce optimization, staffing, scheduling, and capacity management across the campus, overseeing multiple nursing and support functions to ensure efficient patient care delivery.

The role partners with nursing, physician, and administrative leaders to align people, processes, and technology, including UKG and LeanTaaS, and supports 24/7 operations with a 1.0 FTE

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master’s degree in business or a health-related field.
• Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred.
• Will consider applicants meeting all other qualifications who commit to degree completion within six months from application date.
• A minimum of three years in nursing service administration with management responsibilities and previous experience in a clinical practice role is required.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Administrator provides strategic and operational leadership for workforce optimization, staffing, scheduling, and capacity management across the Rochester, Minnesota campus.
• Oversees a broad portfolio of teams and services essential to daily hospital operations.
• Advances workforce management strategies and optimizes staffing resources to support patient care delivery.
• Provides oversight of workforce management technologies and serves on the Rochester Hospital Operations Command Center (RHOCC).
• Aligns people, processes, and technology to support patient flow, operational efficiency, and high-quality patient care.

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master’s degree in business or a health-related field.

Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred.

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Administrator, Nursing Optimization Division, provides strategic and operational leadership for workforce optimization, staffing, scheduling, and capacity management across the Rochester, Minnesota campus. This role oversees a broad portfolio of teams and services essential to daily hospital operations, including Department of Nursing float resources, Scheduling Representatives, the Central Staffing Office, House Supervisors, Virtual Monitoring, Nursing Placement Office, Support Service Coordinators, Administrative Assistants, and Premium Inpatient Suites.

This leader advances workforce management strategies and optimizes staffing resources to support patient care delivery across a complex academic medical center. The role provides oversight of key workforce management technologies, including UKG and LeanTaaS Predictive Staffing, and serves as a standing member of the Rochester Hospital Operations Command Center (RHOCC). Working in close partnership with nursing, physician, and administrative leaders, the Nurse Administrator helps align people, processes, and technology to support patient flow, operational efficiency, workforce optimization, and high-quality patient care.

The nurse administrator is responsible for the overall management and coordination of functions within a division of Nursing. The nurse administrator is accountable for managing within the context of the organization as a whole and transforming organizational values into daily operations that yield an efficient, effective, and caring organization. This includes oversight of designated clinical nursing practice and management of evidence-based programs, systems, and services that support nursing practice.

Responsibilities are accomplished in alignment with Mayo Clinic and the Department of Nursing's vision, mission, and values. The nurse administrator develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates policies, programs, and services related to assigned functions, while assessing the environment, forecasting trends, communicating ideas, coaching and mentoring others, managing resources, and ensuring core values are reflected in practice.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing with a master’s degree in business or a health-related field.
• Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred.
• Will consider applicants meeting all other qualifications who commit to degree completion within six months from application date.
  • Candidates who meet the baccalaureate degree in nursing requirement but have not yet obtained a master’s or doctorate degree may be considered for an interim role.
• A minimum of three years in nursing service administration with management responsibilities and previous experience in a clinical practice role is required.

License and Certifications

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$154,315.20 - $231,254.80 / year (Annual salary based on 1.0 FTE)

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday day time hours, with flexibility to support 24/7/365 operations.

Weekend Schedule

Based on business needs

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the 'EOE is the Law'. Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.