Director of Clinical Operations - Appleton, WI | Ascension Job

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI 
• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital 
• Department: Oncology
• Schedule: Full-time

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive 

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Direct the implementation of operational policies, service strategies, and contractual standards to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery across all departments.

• Lead ongoing operational assessments and quality assurance programs to optimize workflows, productivity, and service performance.

• Drive staff development, direct daily team execution, and cultivate a supportive culture that keeps employee turnover low while driving high satisfaction scores.

• Identify strategic marketing partnerships and collaborative opportunities to extend departmental reach, integrate service lines, and align with broader organizational goals.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing preferred.
  • Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience
  required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's
  degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years
  being in leadership/management.
  
  
  

Additional Preferences:

• Oncology experience required.
• Inpatient and outpatient oncology experience strongly preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

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.

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