Director Clinical Operations - RN

Administration - 1265 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin. BETTER TOGETHER

This position is hybrid and will be required to work onsite at our administrative offices and clinics around Madison, WI as needed.

The Director of Clinical Operations-RN (RN Director) is responsible for effective leadership and direction in the delivery of support services by the Clinical Operations Division staff who provide nursing and other health-related patient care. This position is essential for facilitating and sustaining process improvement that assures operational effectiveness, clinical standard fiscal responsibility, customer satisfaction and ongoing clinical excellence. The RN Director provides direction, guidance and supervision to the Clinic Managers-RN and must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

This position supports a collaborative working relationship between patient care services staff and practitioners, fostering staff satisfaction and resulting in a high level of care and service provided to GHC-SCW members. Collaboration across the enterprise - including Patient Care Services, Clinical Learning, Infection Control, Project Management and other departments - is required to lead major projects and process improvement initiatives, and the RN Director remains ultimately accountable for outcomes, even when responsibilities are delegated.

The incumbent receives direction and general supervision from the Chief Nursing Officer in support of GHC-SCW strategic goals.

GHC-SCW is a quality driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. In dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, along with paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, eyewear discounts, and more.

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Health Care Administration, Business or related field required. BSN preferred. Master’s degree in Nursing or a relevant field is desired.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years progressive leadership experience in clinical practice setting required. Experience in similar size/type of organization (managed care) preferred. Experience in nursing and healthcare related Shared Governance preferred.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin’s driver’s license. Ability to provide own transportation to various work locations, as required.
• Certification or training in Continuous Improvement and/or Lean strategies.
• Leadership and Ethics:
  Demonstrate GHC-SCW’s Leadership AIMs – Accountability, Innovation, and Mentorship-by taking ownership of actions and outcomes, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, and guiding empowering, and developing others to support individual and organizational success.
  • Support and promote the mission and strategic vision of GHC-SCW.
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
  • Adhere to corporate compliance initiatives.
  • Lead by example.
  • Effectively communicate verbally, non-verbally and in written form.
  • Ability to provide individual and small group problem-solving and guidance.
  • Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
  • Ability to be resourceful and flexible in emergent situations.
  • Demonstrate good assessment skills.
• Resource utilization and Financial Accountability
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret financial statements.
  • Prepare and monitor department budgets and clinic productivity.
  • Consider financial impacts (cost/benefit) in decision making.
  • Ensure efficient use of staff resources.
• Quality Initiatives
  • Accountability for monitoring and sustaining the professionalism, skill, and teamwork of the assigned Clinical Operations staff in partnership with Senior Medical Director and…