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ASPIRUS HEALTH

DIRECTOR - NURSING

Two Harbors, MN · On-site

$56.51 - $90.39/hr

ASPIRUS LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a DIRECTOR - NURSING to join our NURSING team! Salary Range: $56.51 - $90.39 Hourly Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours Weekend Requirement:

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What is the difference between Director Nursing vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector NursingNurse Manager
CredentialsRN license, BSN, often MSN or higher, leadership certificationsRN license, BSN often preferred, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, administrative offices, hospital leadershipHospital units, clinics, direct patient care settings
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing multiple departmentsSupervising nursing staff, managing daily operations of a unit
Industry UsageCommon in large hospitals, health systems, healthcare organizationsFound in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

The main difference between Director Nursing and Nurse Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. Directors focus on strategic leadership and organizational oversight, while Nurse Managers handle daily unit operations and staff supervision. Both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, but Directors typically have broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What does a director of nursing do?

A director of nursing oversees nursing staff and clinical operations within healthcare facilities, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. They develop policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with other healthcare leaders to improve service delivery. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

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DIRECTOR - NURSING

Two Harbors, MN • On-site

ASPIRUS HEALTH
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

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$56.51 - $90.39/hr

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Job description

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 LAKE VIEW HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a DIRECTOR - NURSING to join our NURSING team!
Salary Range: $56.51 - $90.39 Hourly
Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Generally No Weekends
Off Premise On-Call: Yes
The Director-Nursing is responsible for the provision of leadership to plan, develop, and direct the operations of the Hospital, Emergency Department, Quality Program, and Social Services Department and to contribute to meeting the mission, vision and goals for Lake View Hospital as well as meet the requirements of the Department of Health and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory and/or accrediting agencies. All employees are required to adhere to safe work practices and take active participation in the AWAIR (A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction) Program as requested. All employees shall actively support and participate in the Quality Improvement Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Bachelors Degree in a healthcare related field.
  • Experience: Three (3) years supervisory/management experience.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current license in Minnesota to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must have ACLS Certification within six (6) months of hire. Must obtain PALS and TNCC Certifications within twelve (12) months of hire - OR - must obtain CALS in place of both PALS and TNCC within twelve (12) months of hire. BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Education: Masters Degree in Nursing or a healthcare related field.
  • Experience: Five (5) years of hospital nursing leadership or appropriately related administrative experience.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
  • WRITING - Advanced: Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
  • SPEAKING - Advanced: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, top management, public groups, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced: Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
  • REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand, walk, and use their hands to operate a computer keyboard, mouse or telephone keypad. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
  • Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS
  • Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
  • Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
  • Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Works in a well lighted, well ventilated area.
Employee Benefits
  • Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
  • Time away from work accrual.
  • Retirement plans available.
  • Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Lake View Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital located on the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior. This facility combines the close-knit care of a rural hospital with access to the robust resources of the Aspirus Health system. In addition to hospital-based services, the Lake View campus includes a full-service primary care clinic, emergency services, imaging, lab, rehabilitation, and outpatient specialty care. Aspirus Lake View is an essential part of the Two Harbors community and surrounding Lake County, providing residents with compassionate, comprehensive care just steps from home. Two Harbors, MN
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.
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