Director of Nursing Practice

Location: Remote with up to 50% travel

Schedule

Day | Full-time

Pay

Salary range: $129,942.00 - $183,447.00 per year
Eligible for annual bonus incentive

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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

• 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

Responsibilities

• Utilize evidence-based practice models to increase role clarity
• Strengthen recruitment through professional pathways, clinical credibility and practice excellence
• Drive practice alignments, accountability, and continuous improvement by utilizing data and performance metrics
• Accelerate adoption of best practices across the enterprise, improving speed to value and operational reliability
• Improve clinical outcomes by reducing harm, variation, and preventable adverse events through standardized and evidence-based interventions
• Embed the voice of patients and families into practice standards
• Strengthen regulatory readiness through consistent practice and risk mitigation
• Create a culture of safety and excellence where data, evidence, and clinical expertise guides decision-making

Requirements

• 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
• Master's degree in nursing required
• MSN and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) credential required

Qualifications

• Experience with evidence-based nursing practice, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives