RN Program Director, Congenital Heart

Work Schedule

This position is scheduled to work regular business hours, Monday through Friday and based in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on operational need with some local remote work flexibility.

About the Role

Drive clinical excellence. Transform a program. Advance a vision. Change lives. At UW Health Kids, we're building the future of congenital heart care—and we're looking for an exceptional nurse leader to shape what’s next.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program operations across the hospital division including inpatient, surgical, and procedural services
• Optimize patient flow, access, and care coordination
• Advance quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across UW Health, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and Children's Wisconsin
• Support clinical excellence, care model transformation, operational efficiency, and program expansion

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Administration or related field Required
• 5 years progressive, relevant supervisory/management or program leadership experience Required
• 3 years clinical experience caring for cardiac populations Preferred

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Required
• Advanced Cardiovascula Life Support Preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
• Relevant Clinical Certification Preferred

Skills

Strong healthcare operations or program leadership experience
Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills
A passion for quality improvement and clinical excellence
Experience driving change in matrixed organizations
The ability to influence without direct authority
Strategic thinking balanced with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
A commitment to patient- and family-centered care

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement