Registered Nurse Director Cardiovascular Services

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Mequon, WI

Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee

Schedule: Days | Full-Time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Drive the expansion of Cath Lab, IR, and outpatient procedural services through effective business planning.
• Direct daily operations, ensuring high-quality clinical care and seamless cross-departmental collaboration.
• Lead and mentor a team of 1520, including hiring and training new supervisors for key areas.
• Utilize financial acumen to manage budgets and build compelling business cases for program expansion.
• Modernize workflows and scale infrastructure to support increasing patient volumes and operational efficiency.

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.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.

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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 3+ years of RN experience in a procedural setting, such as an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Cath Lab, or Interventional Radiology (IR).
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience leading teams, operations, or clinical programs within a procedural or outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated success building and growing clinical programs, including developing workflows, improving operational performance, and expanding service lines.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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