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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible and accountable for the overall management of nursing practice, nursing education, professional development, nursing research, and nursing services within specific clinical department(s) and/or ambulatory environment. The Director of Nursing position represents the needs of professional nursing as a member of the hospital's management team, and is a leader in the operational effectiveness of the hospital. The Director of Nursing participates as a leader in strategic planning of the hospital, ambulatory services and the provision of nursing care both house wide and for specific clinical department(s). The Director of Nursing participates with the CNO to develop strategic priorities, oversee program development, define fiscal parameters, and prioritize agendas for nursing and patient care. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

• EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Three to five years clinical nursing experience in acute hospital care is required. Previous leadership experience required at least at the supervisor level.
• EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Bachelor's and Master's Degree is required. a. Either a bachelor's or masters degree must be nursing. b. If masters degree is not in nursing, graduate degree must be in associated field (e.g. Management, Organizational Leadership, Education, Business)
• SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Knowledge of nursing theory, practice and management to oversee planning and implementation and evaluation of patient care within more than one geographic unit. Demonstrates effective communication skills and promotes open communication on all levels. Analytical abilities necessary in order to evaluate nursing care delivery, respond to deficiencies by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective action, develop and implement sound policies, procedures and budgets. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 80% of work time when involved in activities such as preparing documentation, reports and budgets, interacting with staff and patients, and responding to correspondence.
• LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.