Ascension

Chief Nursing Officer

Ascension$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse licensed in Wisconsin or a Compact State required.
  • Nurse Executive credential from AACN or ANCC preferred.
  • Master's degree required.
  • 5 years of nursing experience required; 10 years preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required; 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management of nursing practice, education, and services.
  • Provide leadership to nursing management teams.
  • Develop and improve services, policies, and programs.
  • Implement operational strategies and initiatives.
  • Manage operations, budget, and HR functions.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary'

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

Oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.

  • Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
  • Oversee the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
  • Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
  • Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
  • Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
  • Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.


Education:

  • Master's degree required.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

Additional Preferences:

  • Transformational Nursing Leadership: Demonstrated ability to advance professional nursing practice, integrate evidence-based care, and lead strategic initiatives that improve quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes across the organization.
  • Operational Excellence & Accountability: Proven success driving operational performance through disciplined execution, measurable results, and a culture of accountability aligned with nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
  • Culture & Talent Development: Experienced in fostering a highly engaged, inclusive culture that balances support with high expectations while strengthening recruitment, onboarding, retention, succession planning, and leadership development, including new graduate nurse and emerging leader programs.
  • Strategic Change Leadership: Skilled at leading complex organizational change, building leadership capability, and ensuring accountability for strategic priorities, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous performance improvement.
  • Executive Partnership & Influence: Collaborative executive with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills who effectively partners with physicians, executive leaders, and the Board to advance the organization's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.







Responsibilities

Oversee the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education and professional development, nursing research, nursing administration and nursing services.

  • Provide leadership to management within areas of responsibility.
  • Oversee the development and continuous improvement of services, policies, processes, and programs.
  • Formulate and implement operational strategies and initiatives.
  • Oversee operations, budget, financial targets, and human resources management.


Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
  • Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) preferred.
  • Nurse Executive credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.


Education:

  • Master's degree required.


Work Experience:

  • 5 years of experience required.
  • 10 years of experience preferred.
  • 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
  • 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
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165,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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