RN Program Director, Congenital Heart
About The Position
Work Schedule: This position is scheduled to work regular business hours, Monday through Friday and based in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on operational need with some local remote work flexibility. Be part of something remarkable. Drive clinical excellence. Transform a program. Advance a vision. Change lives. At UW Health Kids, we're building the future of congenital heart care—and we're looking for an exceptional nurse leader to shape what’s next. The RN Program Director is more than an operations role. You will help take a growing congenital heart program to the next level by driving quality, innovation, patient experience, and care transformation across a highly complex and collaborative healthcare environment. You'll partner with physician leaders and operational teams, to advance a strategic vision that reaches across Wisconsin and beyond. Why This Opportunity? Imagine stepping into a role where you can: Drive the transformation of one of UW Health's strategic programs of focus Build the infrastructure needed to become a nationally recognized leader in pediatric and congenital heart care Lead quality, safety, innovation, and programmatic growth initiatives that directly impact patient outcomes Partner with renowned physician leaders across pediatric cardiac critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, catheterization services, congenital cardiology, and anesthesia Help create a seamless patient journey from fetal life through adulthood within an evolving regional care network Be part of Forward Pediatric Alliance, a one-of-a-kind collaboration between Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health Kids established to improve outcomes and expand access to world-class congenital heart care What You'll Do As a key member of the Congenital Heart leadership team, you will: Lead day-to-day program operations across the hospital division including inpatient, surgical, and procedural services Optimize patient flow, access, and care coordination Advance quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives Collaborate with key stakeholders across UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and Children's Wisconsin Support clinical excellence, care model transformation, operational efficiency, and program expansion Ideal Candidate We're looking for a leader who thrives in complexity and sees opportunity in transformation to bring: Strong healthcare operations or program leadership experience Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills A passion for quality improvement and clinical excellence Experience driving change in matrixed organizations The ability to influence without direct authority Strategic thinking balanced with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach A commitment to patient- and family-centered care
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Administration or related field Required
- 2 years relevant experience in healthcare operations supervisory/management or program leadership or three years of progressive relevant leadership experience Required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Required
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field Preferred
- 5 years progressive, relevant supervisory/management or program leadership experience Preferred
- 3 years clinical experience caring for cardiac populations Preferred
- Advanced Cardiovasular Life Support Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
- Relevant Clinical Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day program operations across the hospital division including inpatient, surgical, and procedural services
- Optimize patient flow, access, and care coordination
- Advance quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and Children's Wisconsin
- Support clinical excellence, care model transformation, operational efficiency, and program expansion
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
