Clinical Manager | Clinic Float Pool and Clinic Operations

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides management oversight and strategic leadership for the Clinic Nursing Float Pool, ensuring efficient staff deployment across ambulatory locations, including the La Crosse campus, Onalaska, and regional clinics. The Clinical Manager will also oversee Clinic Operations staffing and scheduling, working in close partnership with clinic, hospital, and system operations leaders. This position directly and indirectly leads a diverse team of approximately 55 staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Clinic Coordinator, Office Assistant, and Personnel Schedulers. The role involves managing employee performance, engagement, and development to ensure optimal daily operations and high team morale. Collaboration with other Clinical Managers, Clinical Operations Directors, and Hospital Float Pool leadership is key to aligning staffing models and operational priorities. The Clinical Manager will also serve as a key stakeholder in major initiatives such as the UKG Phase 2 implementation and future-state clinic staffing and scheduling models.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a health‑related field
Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Wisconsin
5–7 years of clinical or equivalent healthcare experience demonstrating leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
1 year of management experience
Ambulatory or clinic operations experience
Experience leading leaders
Familiarity with workforce management systems (e.g., UKG)

Responsibilities

Provide management oversight and strategic leadership for the Clinic Nursing Float Pool, ensuring efficient staff deployment across ambulatory locations.
Oversee Clinic Operations staffing and scheduling, working in close partnership with clinic, hospital, and system operations leaders.
Directly and indirectly lead a diverse team of ~55 staff, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Clinic Coordinator, Office Assistant, and Personnel Schedulers.
Manage employee performance, engagement, and development to ensure optimal daily operations and high team morale.
Collaborate with other Clinical Managers, Clinical Operations Directors, and the Hospital Float Pool leadership to align staffing models and operational priorities.
Serve as a key stakeholder in major initiatives, including UKG Phase 2 implementation and future-state clinic staffing and scheduling models.