Director- Nursing - Med/Surg
- BSN
- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
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About the job
Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital in Tomahawk, WI is seeking a DIRECTOR- NURSING to join our MED/SURG team!
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the practice of nursing and associated outcomes within their respective department(s) by ensuring consistency in the standard of nursing practice across the clinical setting. Leads and has accountability for the planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring of nursing practice, process improvement, budgets and allocation of resources continuous quality improvement initiatives and professional governance to achieve nursing and organizational goals and objectives.
As a member of the leadership team, supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to the overall delivery of care to patients, families, and the community. This includes creating a culture where collaboration is valued and excellence in clinical care redesign and education is promoted and achieved to meet the evolving needs. Leads quality, safety, Pathway to Excellence, workforce planning and stabilization, and transforming initiatives within their area of responsibility. Ensures the vision of and the advancement of the profession of Nursing is evident in the professional practice environment.
Promotes an environment where nursing/clinical staff can flourish through professional development, improvement in workflow and workload, optimization of talent and resources, implementation and validation of best practices, consistent and clear communication including closed loop feedback, real time coaching, support of high reliability methods and tools, and creating opportunities for staff to have a voice in decisions that impact practice. Represents the Aspirus nursing division voice and perspective through involvement within the business unit, system initiatives and committees.
Experience/Qualifications
- Valid and current Wisconsin, Michigan or Minnesota registered nurse license or compact license.
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from accredited school required (BSN).
- Master’s Degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration Business Administration, or similar required or attestation to complete program within three years of hire (must validate enrollment and program plan).
- Certification in nursing leadership highly desired.
- Minimum of five years healthcare experience.
- Minimum of five years progressive leadership/management experience.
- Annual competencies as required by Aspirus and/or various regulatory agencies based on entity and/or job position, or scope of services.
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing operations and policy administration, as well as development and implementation of budgets, strategies, and standards.
- Demonstrates leadership and complex organizational management skills.
- Demonstrates ability to successfully work within a highly matrix organization with large footprint.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and follow through on commitments. Ability to manage different perspectives and find win-win solutions.
- Utilizes strong financial/analytical skills, verbal/written communication skills, problem identification and resolution skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to develop/mentor staff.
- Has ability to recognize workflow problems and redesign new process/workflow and create ownership from all customers on change; and the ability to initiate and manage change.
- Collaborates with physicians, staff and professionals and promotes diversity in the workplace.
- Has experience in basic strategic planning, organizational development, and business skills.
- Possess strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
- PTO accrual from day one!
- Generous retirement plan with match available.
- Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital in Tomahawk provides primary and specialty services to Tomahawk and rural Lincoln County through a 25-bed critical access hospital. Other services include inpatient hospital care, 24/7 emergency department (level IV trauma designation), urgent care as well as imaging, laboratory, and rehabilitation services. To learn more about Tomahawk click here .
Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
About the Tomahawk Community
Tomahawk has small-town charm while offering the amenities of a larger city. In addition, we're close to larger communities to the south and east. Tomahawk is known as a wonderful place to retire, as well as a safe and great place to raise a family. We have an excellent school system, over 20 churches of various denominations and a vibrant business community. We enjoy a good balance between tourism and industry, and we work hard to promote Tomahawk as a great place to live, retire, and do business.
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Credentials:
Essential
- REGISTERED NURSE LICENSE
From Aspirus Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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