Director of Nursing Practice at Ascension

Batesville, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

183447.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Quality Improvement, Safety Initiatives, Data Analysis, Systems Thinking, Evidence Translation, NDNQI Insights, Program Integration, Evidence-Based Policy Creation, Protocol Development, Best Practice Modeling, Advanced Clinical Knowledge, Consultation, Education, Practice Evaluation, Inter-professional Teamwork, Registered Nurse

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote Department: Research and EBP Schedule: Day l Full-time Salary range: $129,942.00 - $183,447.00 Eligible for annual bonus incentive 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 Leads systematic nursing quality improvement and safety initiatives through gap assessments and data analysis, leveraging collaborative systems thinking to deliver high-quality, cost-effective patient care and outcomes. Drives the translation of best evidence and NDNQI insights into nursing practice and facilitates the integration of multiple programs and disciplines across the healthcare system to ensure positive patient outcomes. Creates and develops evidence-based policies, procedures, protocols, and best practice models/guidelines using advanced clinical and specialty knowledge. Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and communication skills through role modeling, consultation, and education with nurses and healthcare providers to support nursing practice and improve patient outcomes. Assists nurses and the inter-professional team to evaluate and change practice standards and ensure nursing practice is evidence-based. What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Education: Master's degree in nursing required. What additional preferences we're seeking Clinical Nurse Specialist with system experience strongly preferred. Doctoral Degree (DNP or PhD) 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Responsibilities

This role leads systematic nursing quality improvement and safety initiatives by conducting gap assessments and data analysis to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care. The director drives the translation of best evidence and NDNQI insights into nursing practice and facilitates integration across disciplines to achieve positive patient outcomes.