RN, Clinical Manager | Medical Specialty Unit

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking an RN Clinical Manager to lead its specialized, 22-bed Medical Specialty Unit in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The inpatient unit cares for patients with complex medical, behavioral health, neuropsychiatric, and geriatric needs. The manager will assess opportunities, build a long-term vision, and lead meaningful change for a team caring for vulnerable patients. The role provides strategic and operational leadership for the unit and supports approximately 60 staff, including RNs, CNAs, and Recreation Therapists. It also includes mentorship and leadership development for 3–4 Nursing Supervisors, collaboration with the Director of Med/Surg Services and interdisciplinary partners, and development and execution of plans to advance quality, staff engagement, and unit performance. Emplify Health describes itself as a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network formed through a partnership between Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. It has 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics serving communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.
At least 3 years of clinical RN or equivalent healthcare experience demonstrating leadership skills.
Current RN license in Wisconsin, or ability to obtain one.
BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Previous leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
Ability to assess opportunities, build a vision, and execute strategic plans.
Experience leading teams through change and driving engagement.
Confidence and collaboration, with the ability to foster accountability while building trust and engagement.
Passion for supporting staff who care for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a specialized Medical Psychiatric Unit.
Lead and support 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 serving a medically and behaviorally complex patient population.