DIRECTOR- NURSING

Aspirus • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in WAUSAU, WI is seeking a DIRECTOR- NURSING to join our team! The Director of Nursing is responsible for the practice of nursing and associated outcomes within their respective department(s) by ensuring consistency in the standard of nursing practice across the clinical setting. Leads and has accountability for the planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring of nursing practice, process improvement, budgets and allocation of resources continuous quality improvement initiatives and professional governance to achieve nursing and organizational goals and objectives. As a member of the leadership team, supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community. This includes creating a culture where collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care redesign and education is promoted and achieved to meet the evolving needs. Leads quality, safety, Pathway to Excellence, workforce planning and stabilization, and transforming initiatives within their area of responsibility. Ensures the vision of and the advancement of the profession of Nursing is evident in the professional practice environment. Promotes an environment where nursing/clinical staff can flourish through professional development, improvement in workflow and workload, optimization of talent and resources, implementation and validation of best practices, consistent and clear communication including closed loop feedback, real time coaching, support of high reliability methods and tools, and creating opportunities for staff to have a voice in decisions that impact practice. Represents the Aspirus nursing division voice and perspective through involvement within the business unit, system initiatives and committees.

Requirements

• Valid and current Wisconsin or Michigan registered nurse license or compact license.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing from accredited school required (BSN).
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or similar required or attestation to complete program within three years of hire.
• Minimum of five years healthcare experience.
• Minimum of five years progressive leadership/management experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing operations and policy administration.
• Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
• Utilizes strong financial/analytical skills and communication skills.
• Ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions.
• Experience in basic strategic planning and organizational development.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in nursing leadership highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency in the standard of nursing practice across the clinical setting.
• Lead and have accountability for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring nursing practice.
• Oversee process improvement, budgets, and allocation of resources.
• Facilitate an interdisciplinary team approach to care delivery.
• Create a culture of collaboration and excellence in clinical care.
• Lead quality, safety, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Promote professional development and improvement in workflow.
• Implement and validate best practices in nursing.
• Support high reliability methods and tools.
• Represent the nursing division in business unit and system initiatives.

Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree