Nurse Director, Surgical Services — Leadership & Impact

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Ascension Vocāe

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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.