• Job Description

  Req#: JR-25609

  Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

  Scheduled Weekly Hours:

  40

  If you are looking to take the next step in your career, consider this advanced nursing role that provides you with the opportunity to have frequent contact with patients, work with an awesome team of nurse leaders, and make lasting change in the organization!

  The Department of Nursing is seeking a motivated and transformational leader with a passion for pediatric patients to fill the Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) or CNL Fellow role supporting the Peds/PICU & NICU units.

  What you will do:

  • Fulfill a 1.0 FTE; full-time, salaried position

  • Typical work schedule is normal business hours, Monday through Friday; however, with supporting a 24/7 team, flexibility for off shift support is required

  • This role supports nursing practice and patient outcomes for patients on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

  • The CNL is responsible for overseeing the care of a cohort of patients and assuring optimal care coordination and outcomes for their area of responsibility.

  • The role provides clinical leadership at the point of care and is vital in mitigating risks for our patients, promoting effective communication across disciplines and guiding nurses to continually grow in their practice.

  • As transformational leaders, CNLs use change management and process improvement skills to close gaps in care systems.

  • Act as a change agent and advocate while participating in both unit-based and system-wide improvement work and projects

  • Collaborate with great teams:

    • Peds/PICU & NICU Unit Leadership Teams (Director, Manager, Professional Development Nurse, Quality Improvement Nurse)

    • Large group of 15+ CNLs and CNL Fellows

    • Clinicians, frontline staff

  What you will get:

  • Starting annual salary for a Clinical Nurse Leader is of $88,795.20 + MORE for experience; for a Clinical Nurse Leader Fellow, starting pay is $86,632

  • Be an influential and motivational leader as you guide nursing practice

  • Autonomy in how you approach your work

  • Be a key voice in nursing leadership and represent nursing at a system level

  • This position allows you to learn about the organization in a different way with the opportunity to connect with cross-functional teams, allowing you to see the bigger picture of healthcare

  • Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program

  • Top rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

  What you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required

  • Must graduate with a master’s degree in nursing and obtain CNL certification within 3 years

  • RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire

  • Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant RN experience in the NICU or PICU. Ideal candidate will have >1-year prior CNL experience in acute setting

  • Skills that will help you be successful in this role include leadership, professionalism, organization, accountability, and collaboration

  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

  • Apply today with your updated resume and cover letter!

  We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s more than our practice. It's who we are.

  Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

  If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

  We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  Gundersen Health System is a comprehensive non-profit health system based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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