Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

RN, Clinical Manager | Outpatient Surgery Center

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a health-related field
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin upon hire
  • 5-7 years of RN experience with demonstrated leadership skills
  • Preferably a Bachelor's degree in Nursing
  • Experience in surgical or perioperative settings preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational and clinical leadership for around 80 team members
  • Oversee daily operations, staffing, quality, patient safety, and employee engagement
  • Collaborate with administrative and medical professionals to achieve goals
  • Support growth initiatives to expand outpatient surgical services
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members for accountability and growth
  • Drive process improvements focused on quality and patient experience
  • Create an environment promoting teamwork and exceptional care

Benefits

  • Lead a large, established outpatient surgical program
  • Work with a collaborative leadership team
  • Access career development resources and leadership opportunities
  • Participate in a Tuition Investment Program
  • Receive comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Enjoy a competitive retirement program
  • Make a meaningful impact on patients and team members
Full Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

RN, Clinical Manager | Outpatient Surgery Center

Location: La Crosse, WI

Schedule: Full-time | Days (typically 7:00 AM 6 3:00 PM with flexibility, Monday 6Friday)

Position Overview

The Clinical Manager provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of specialized clinical services throughout the Outpatient Surgery Center. This role is responsible for day-to-day operations, employee performance management, and achieving departmental and organizational goals through strong clinical and operational partnerships.

Working collaboratively with the Administrative Director of Anesthesia, Hospital and Outpatient Surgery, this leader supports operational excellence, quality outcomes, staff engagement, and exceptional patient care across a growing outpatient surgical environment.

What You9ll Do

  • Provide operational and clinical leadership for approximately 80 team members, including Registered Nurses, Certified Surgical Technologists, Perioperative Technicians, and OR Supply Technicians

  • Oversee daily operations, staffing, quality, patient safety, and employee engagement initiatives

  • Collaborate with the Administrative Director, physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary leaders to achieve strategic goals

  • Support growth initiatives focused on expanding outpatient surgical services and improving patient access

  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members while fostering accountability and professional growth

  • Drive process improvement efforts focused on quality outcomes, patient experience, and operational excellence

  • Create an environment that promotes teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care

What You9ll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor9s degree in a health-related field

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

  • 5-7 years of RN experience demonstrating leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor9s degree in Nursing

  • Previous management experience

  • Experience in surgical services, perioperative services, or ambulatory surgery settings

  • Experience partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary teams

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Bring a strong clinical nursing background and experience working with perioperative teams

  • Lead with humility, curiosity, and respect

  • Value the expertise of a highly experienced and tenured team

  • Build trust through visibility, transparency, and consistency

  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth

  • Thrive as part of a collaborative leadership team that supports one another and shares accountability for success

  • Be self-motivated and comfortable working independently while seeking input and collaboration when needed

What You9ll Get

  • Opportunity to lead a large, established outpatient surgical program

  • A collaborative leadership team committed to shared success and supporting one another

  • Career development resources and leadership growth opportunities

  • Tuition Investment Program

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits

  • Competitive retirement program

  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients, team members, and the future growth of outpatient surgical services

About Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The organization was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc operates hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, and offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The organization is a leader in healthcare innovation and is constantly developing new approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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