Certified Registered Nurse credential required before hire or transfer.
Bachelor's degree in nursing or accredited nursing diploma required; Master's preferred.
5 years of nursing experience required; 10 years preferred.
2 years of leadership or management experience required; 5 years preferred.
Doctorate preferred; experience in high-impact nursing operations is a plus.
Responsibilities
Drive nursing priorities aligned with the Ascension Strategic Plan.
Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based nursing practice initiatives.
Evaluate outcome and process metrics to create data-driven improvement plans.
Collaborate with stakeholders across clinical and operational levels.
Lead efforts to enhance a professional practice ecosystem and improve nurse-sensitive indicators.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription options.
Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan and financial security resources.
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays for work-life balance.
Ascension-paid tuition and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program for emotional well-being and support.
Parental leave and adoption assistance for family support.
Optional legal and pet insurance, along with transportation savings.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Remote with up to 50% Travel
Department/Specialty: Nurse Education
Schedule: Full-time, Days
Eligible for annual bonus incentive
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How you'll make an impact in this role
Drives nursing priorities aligned with the Ascension Strategic Plan.
Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based nursing practice initiatives and nursing standards across the continuum of care (including ambulatory), with a focus on improving patient outcomes and nurse engagement.
Evaluates outcome metrics, process metrics, and nurse-sensitive indicators to construct scalable, data-driven plans for improvement.
Boundary span and collaborate with stakeholders, including clinical, operations, system, market, and local level leadership, to achieve organizational goals amenable to nursing practice.
Leads efforts to advance a professional practice ecosystem, ensure high performance in nurse sensitive indicators, and support data-driven improvements at all organizational levels.
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
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.
Additional Preferences
Doctorate preferred.
Experience in nursing leadership to support a high-impact nursing operations framework.
Proven success leading evidence-based nursing and patient safety initiatives.
Proven system-level or multi-site healthcare leadership experience.
Benefits that help you thrive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
Responsibilities
How you'll make an impact in this role
Drives nursing priorities aligned with the Ascension Strategic Plan.
Develops, implements, and evaluates evidence-based nursing practice initiatives and nursing standards across the continuum of care (including ambulatory), with a focus on improving patient outcomes and nurse engagement.
Evaluates outcome metrics, process metrics, and nurse-sensitive indicators to construct scalable, data-driven plans for improvement.
Boundary span and collaborate with stakeholders, including clinical, operations, system, market, and local level leadership, to achieve organizational goals amenable to nursing practice.
Leads efforts to advance a professional practice ecosystem, ensure high performance in nurse sensitive indicators, and support data-driven improvements at all organizational levels.
Qualifications
What minimum requirements you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Required Credential(s):
Certified Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of Bachelor's degree and experience preferred.
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.
Additional Preferences
Doctorate preferred.
Experience in nursing leadership to support a high-impact nursing operations framework.
Proven success leading evidence-based nursing and patient safety initiatives.
Proven system-level or multi-site healthcare leadership experience.
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.
