RN, Clinical Manager | Medical Specialty Unit

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Investment Program

Career Development Center

Health insurance

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, seeks a Clinical Manager (RN) to lead a 22-bed Medical Specialty Unit and drive strategic, operational, and quality improvements. You will mentor a team of ~60 staff, including RNs, CNAs, and Recreation Therapists, while shaping the unit's long-term vision and performance.

Master's degree preferred and Wisconsin RN licensure required. Join a mission-driven system offering leadership development, tuition support, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical RN or equivalent healthcare experience demonstrating leadership.
• Previous leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain).
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a specialized Medical Psychiatric Unit.
• Lead and support a team of approximately 60 staff, including RNs, CNAs, and Recreation Therapists.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership development for a team of 3-4 Nursing Supervisors.
• Collaborate with the Director of Med/Surg Services, physician partners, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term plans to advance quality, staff engagement, and unit performance.
• Champion change management initiatives that strengthen culture, improve workflows, and support caregivers caring for a medically and behaviorally complex patient population.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical RN experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's preferred

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 RN, Clinical Manager | Medical Specialty Unit Location: La Crosse, WI FTE: 1.0 | Full-time, Salaried Position

About the Role

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen as a Clinical Manager (RN) and lead our specialized, 22-bed Medical Specialty Unit, a unique inpatient unit caring for patients with complex medical, behavioral health, neuropsychiatric, and geriatric needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to assess opportunities, build a long‑term vision, and lead meaningful change for a team dedicated to caring for some of our most vulnerable patients.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for a specialized Medical Psychiatric Unit.
• Lead and support a team of approximately 60 staff, including RNs, CNAs, and Recreation Therapists.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and leadership development for a team of 3-4 Nursing Supervisors.
• Collaborate with the Director of Med/Surg Services, physician partners, supervisors, and interdisciplinary team members to improve patient outcomes and operational performance.
• Develop and execute both short- and long-term plans to advance quality, staff engagement, and unit performance.
• Champion change management initiatives that strengthen culture, improve workflows, and support caregivers caring for a medically and behaviorally complex patient population.

What You'll Get

• Meaningful Impact: Lead a unit where your vision and leadership can directly influence the future of care delivery.
• Strong Peer Support: Work alongside a collaborative team of Med/Surg Clinical Managers and nursing leaders.
• Leadership Development: Access onboarding, mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Leverage our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a top-rated retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and more.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field required; Master's preferred.
• 3+ years of clinical RN or equivalent healthcare experience demonstrating leadership skills.
• Previous leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain).
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Skilled at assessing opportunities, building a vision, and executing strategic plans.
• Experienced in leading teams through change and driving engagement.
• Confident and collaborative, with the ability to foster accountability while building trust and engagement.
• Passionate about supporting staff who care for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Why Emplify Health by Gundersen?

Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, we serve communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Help shape the future of care on our Medical Specialty Unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee's unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! Equal Opportunity Employer and diversity statements included. “We welcome applications from all backgrounds.”

What You Can Expect

Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth. Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member. Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote‑eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.