Director of Nursing Practice

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote with up to 50% travel Department: Nursing Practices Schedule: Day l Full-time Salary range: $129,942.00 - $183,447.00 per year Eligible for annual bonus incentive 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 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 that help you thrive 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 How you’ll make an impact in this role The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will 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. What minimum requirements you’ll need 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. Education: Master's degree in nursing required. What additional preferences we're seeking MSN and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) credential required Experience with evidence-based nursing practice, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.