Aspirus Merrill Hospital in Merrill, WI is seeking a DIRECTOR - NURSING to join our ADMINISTRATION 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.

Experience/Qualifications

• 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 (must validate enrollment and program plan).
• Certification in nursing leadership highly desired.
• Minimum of five years healthcare experience.
• Minimum of five years progressive leadership/management experience.
• Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position, or scope of services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of nursing operations and policy administration, as well as development and implementation of budgets, strategies, and standards.
• Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to successfully work within a highly matrix organization with large footprint.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and follow through on commitments. Ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions.
• Utilizes strong financial/analytical skills, verbal/written communication skills, problem identification and resolution skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to develop/mentor staff.
• Has ability to recognize workflow problems and redesign new process/workflow and create ownership from all customers on change; and the ability to initiate and manage change.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff and professionals and promotes diversity in the workplace.
• Has experience in basic strategic planning, organizational development, and business skills.
• Possess strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.

Employee 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.

Aspirus Merrill Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital that provides primary and specialty services to Merrill and rural Lincoln County. Our services to you includes inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care as well as imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. To learn more about Merrill click here.

Credentials:
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* REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE