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Senior Director/Chief Nursing Officer, East Madison Hospital - East Madison Hospital (aka UW Health at the American Center) at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

Posted in Management 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Madison, Wisconsin





Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Senior Director/Chief Nursing Officer, East Madison Hospital (aka UW Health at the American Center) to:


  • Lead inpatient nursing and nursing practice in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of UW Health.

  • To improve access, quality, safety, patient experience, productivity, and efficiency of nursing practice. 

  • Integrate the UW Health strategic plan with East Madison Hospital nursing and inpatient operations to meet the goals of the hospital, region, and health system.

Education:

Minimum –


  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing

  • Master’s degree in healthcare or hospital administration, nursing administration, business, or a related discipline.

Preferred – Doctor of Nursing Practice

Work Experience:

Minimum – Seven (7) years of progressively responsible nursing management or supervisory level experience.

Preferred –


  • Experience with an academic medical center.

  • Experience working in one or more areas of the following areas: inpatient, emergency department or critical care nursing.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – RN license.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:


  • Broad knowledge of modern health care administration, systems, practices, and principles.

  • Effective leadership abilities.

    • Record of initiating change and innovation.

    • Strategic thinking, planning and problem solving.

    • Superior communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation.



  • Effective human relations abilities to effect collaborative alliances and promote teamwork and ensure a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction and engagement.

  • Ability to succeed in a complex environment where decision-making may be diffuse and ambiguous.

  • Demonstrated exemplary presentation skills to engage and motivate organizational stakeholders.

  • Proven success in developing a large high performing staff, establishing performance standards, and transitioning staff through organizational change, with an emphasis on the ability to recruit and manage a culturally diverse workforce.

  • A high degree of professionalism and competency dealing with a variety of individuals including physicians, senior executives, hospital administration, and external constituents.

  • Experience in preparing operating and capital budgets.

  • An ability to organize and present data in a concise and easily understood manner, often to professionals, physicians, and board members.

  • Ability to be recognized as a positive change agent.

  • Proven success as a dynamic and empowering leader who possesses a positive attitude to instill a vision for excellence with innovation and creativity.

  • Conflict management and resolution skills.

  • Skilled developer of relationships and partnerships.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position that is scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

UW Health at The American Center – on Madison’s east side – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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