Senior RN Leader: 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

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.