Nurse Director Clinical Services

Your future role at a glance

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: Lakeshore at Siena

Department: Memory Care

Schedule: Days | Full-time

Salary range: $86,930.00 - $117,611.00 per year

Sign-on bonus: Up to $5,000

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 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.

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
  
  

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead a culture of clinical excellence by mentoring your team and providing the strategic counsel necessary to improve daily effectiveness and patient outcomes.
• Optimize departmental operations to ensure we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that aligns with our long-term productivity and service goals.
• Drive continuous quality improvement by assessing departmental performance and refining workflows to exceed both clinical and contractual standards.
• Cultivate an engaging work environment that prioritizes staff retention and high employee morale, directly translating into patient satisfaction.
• Identify and champion growth opportunities through collaborative partnerships and internal marketing initiatives to expand the reach of our services.
  
  

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Practical/Vocational Nurse preferred.
• Registered Nurse preferred.
  
  

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
  
  

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
• Previous experience in memory care is highly preferred
  
  

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

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