Registered Nurse Director

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Racine, WI

Facility: All Saints Hospital

Department/Specialty: ICU

Schedule: Day Shift | Full-time

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

• Multi-speciality: Direct services, workflow and resources for Emergency Department, ICU, Step-down, Cath lab, and Cardiac diagnostics
• Lead the recruitment, development, and mentorship of a high-performing specialty nursing team to drive superior patient outcomes and foster a culture of service excellence.
• Direct all clinical operations, including patient assessment and comprehensive care plan development, to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Create clear, strategic departmental objectives that align with ethical and medical standards, actively removing operational obstacles to achieve key quality and financial targets.
• Manage the specialty area's financial health by preparing and monitoring operational budgets and optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency and integrity.
• Support seamless cross-functional partnerships with physicians, administrators, and organizational directors to streamline workflows and maximize the efficient use of critical staff and resources.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

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

• Emergency services background
• At least 2+ years director experience
• Prior experience in ED, ICU, Stepdown, Cath lab, or Cardiac diagnostics 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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