RN, Clinical Manager - Medical Specialty Unit

gundersenhealth; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Impact

Strong Peer Support

Leadership Development

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Clinical Manager (RN) to lead our 22-bed Medical Specialty Unit. You will provide strategic direction for a medically complex inpatient setting, overseeing about 60 staff and guiding 3-4 Nursing Supervisors.

This is a salaried, full-time role focused on quality, engagement, and patient-centered care. The ideal candidate will have a Wisconsin RN license, a BSN, and strong leadership experience in nursing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or 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.

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 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 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.

Skills

RN Leadership

Healthcare Leadership

Staff Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's degree 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.

Ready to lead with purpose?

I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer