Registered Nurse Market Director Professional Development

Ascension; Glendale (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement (Vocare)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transit savings

Job summary

Ascension, a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, seeks a Nursing Leadership role in Glendale, WI. This full-time position directs Continuing Professional Development, aligning market operations with CPD and strategic priorities.

A Master’s in Nursing, RN license, and ANCC certification within 18 months are required, with 3 years of job-specific experience including leadership. The role emphasizes budget stewardship, stakeholder collaboration, and driving KPIs while supporting clinical

Qualifications

• RN license required and ANCC credentialed within 18 months of hire date.
• Master's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience, 2 of which in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Aligns market-level operations with national Clinical Professional Development (CPD) and strategic priorities.
• Translates strategies into actionable local plans using data and observations to assess performance and inform decisions.
• Develops and monitors market-specific strategies to drive awareness, alignment, and accountability toward KPIs.
• Leads change by communicating vision and supporting transition readiness; ensures budget stewardship while advancing CPD goals for clinical associates.
• Builds and maintains relationships with market executives, hospital leadership, enterprise partners, and stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN license

ANCC certification

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Glendale, WI

Facility: Glendale Corporate Office

Department: Continuing Professional Development

Schedule: Full-time

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 97,000+ 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.

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

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Aligns market-level operations with national Clinical Professional Development (CPD) and strategic priorities.
• Translates overarching strategies into actionable local plans that enable growth and consistency through leveraging quantitative data and direct observations to assess performance and inform decisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors market-specific strategies that drive awareness, alignment, and accountability in pursuit of achieving and maintaining key performance indicators.
• Leads change by communicating vision and supporting transition readiness. Ensures budget stewardship while advancing CPD goals for clinical associates.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with market executives, Chief Nursing Officers, hospital leadership, enterprise partners, and other key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders to ensure alignment.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Master's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• NPD Certification
• Travel within the market to various sites

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.

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.