Directs all clinical activities, patient care planning, and service delivery while resolving obstacles to uphold high standards of patient care and satisfaction.

Establishes departmental goals aligned with medical, administrative, ethical, and legal healthcare standards.

Oversees nursing area budgets and resource allocation to ensure continuous financial efficiency and accountability.

Coordinates and executes internal and external clinical and operational audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

Leads end-to-end talent lifecycle—hiring, training, and evaluating staff—while partnering with physicians and leadership to optimize operational workflows.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s): BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

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.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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