RN Clinical Director

RN Clinical Director

The RN Clinical Director is responsible for setting strategies and the future direction of nursing services in partnership with the physician medical director at ThedaCare. Is responsible for nursing care delivered including financial management and oversight, clinical quality, engagement, nursing research, workforce management, and professional practice. Provides leadership and creates a culture that supports the delivery of patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Is accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Is responsible for patient outcomes that meet high quality care standards through collaborative practice with members of the care team.

In this role... You will oversee nursing operations for New London and Waupaca critical access hospitals.

ThedaCare Medical CenterNew London is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital serving patients in New London and the surrounding communities of Outagamie and Waupaca counties. The hospital provides high-quality, community-based care with access to specialists and resources across the larger network. The hospital also has the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval and Press Ganey Commitment to Excellence Award.

ThedaCare Medical CenterWaupaca is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital located in Waupaca, Wisconsin, serving residents throughout Waupaca County and the surrounding communities. The hospital combines personalized, community-based care with access to advanced specialists and services across the regional network. The hospital has been serving the community since 1954 and has earned national recognition as one of the nation's Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic planning, program development, labor management, and overall operational administration of the department.
• Effectively directing team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values.
• Overseeing and ensuring accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.
• In collaboration with the chief nursing executive, participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the nursing strategic plan and other business plans that impact professional nursing practice.
• Developing an environment that is supportive of shared decision making, shared governance, and an engaged workforce.
• Supporting research and innovation to promote the advancement of the nursing profession.
• Maintaining a communication system that interfaces with the medical staff and other leaders and departments to ensure quality patient care.
• Anticipating challenges or barriers, proactively seeking solutions, and acting promptly and decisively to transform ideas into improved outcomes and sustainable results.
• Leading and supporting ongoing activities that promote safe practices, safe environments, and best outcomes.
• Managing financial and budgetary performance.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies and influencing policy, procedures, and protocols that support top decile clinical performance.
• Implementing strategies to promote the professional development of team members and enhancing the delivery of clinical care and the professional growth of team members.
• Coordinating activities and ensuring continual compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrating, anticipating, and proactively managing risks to prevent crises.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing
• Eight years of progressive responsibility in a leadership position
• Five years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects
• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Physical demands include:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work environment includes:

• Ability to move throughout hospital departments and floors on a daily basis
• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
• Occasional contact with aggressive and combative patients

Scheduled weekly hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Waupaca - Waupaca, Wisconsin

Overtime exempt: Yes

Worker shift details: Days