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Director of Nursing Opearations

ClearSky Health · Eau Claire, WI · Full time

Posted Mar 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led nursing through a regulatory survey. What went well and what didn't?

What they are checking: Whether they have real survey experience and can learn from findings rather than hide them.

How do you develop nurse managers who report to you?

What they are checking: Whether they coach leaders to make decisions, not just escalate everything back up to the director.

Tell me about a time you had to make an unpopular decision as a nursing leader.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain hard decisions openly and stand by them without losing the team's trust.

What would you do

You'd be part of the founding leadership team. What does nursing need in place before the first patient arrives?

What they are checking: Whether they can build policies, staffing, competencies and supply needs from nothing, in the right order.

A nurse manager is popular with staff but the unit's fall rate keeps climbing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act on outcomes even when it's uncomfortable, while supporting the manager to improve.

How do you make nursing and therapy work as one team in a rehab hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they can build shared goals and communication with the therapy director, since rehab depends on both.

In your first ninety days after opening, how would you know whether nursing is working?

What they are checking: Whether they have concrete signals to watch, not just a sense that things feel fine.

About the work

How would you hire and onboard a full nursing staff for a hospital that hasn't opened yet?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for recruiting, orientation and competency checks on a tight timeline.

Which quality measures matter most in an inpatient rehab hospital, and how would you track them?

What they are checking: Whether they know rehab-specific outcomes like falls, pressure injuries, infections and discharge to community.

How do you balance labor costs against safe staffing?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage a budget and productivity targets without putting patients at risk.

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The full job description

As published by ClearSky Health.

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve. Exciting News! We’re proud to announce the opening of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital in Eau Claire, WI, coming Winter 2026. Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician looking for a leadership opportunity where your work truly matters? Our brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation hospital is seeking a Director of Nursing Operations to join a growing, mission‑driven healthcare organization committed to exceptional, patient‑centered care. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape clinical excellence from the very beginning—we’d love for you to be part of our founding leadership team. Click here to watch a video and learn more about what it is to be a part of the ClearSky Rehabilitation team. 🌟 What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here! 🌟 • Competitive Compensation • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision • 401k Matching • Student Loan Repayment and Tuition reimbursement • Professional Development Opportunities to include CEU Opportunities • Health and Wellness Programs • Career Advancement • Inclusive and Supportive Culture • Work Life Balance • Employee Recognition Program The Director of Nursing Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective, patient‑centered care. This role oversees nursing personnel, drives departmental performance, and leads the development and execution of approved nursing initiatives and goals. In accordance with Governing Body and Medical Executive Committee approval, the Director of Nursing Operations also serves as the facility’s Infection Prevention Practitioner (IPP) , supporting a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Job Duties include, but are not limited to: • Directs the functions of the nursing department and develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, Hospital values, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. • Oversees nursing department staffing, retention, and development, providing education, direction and mentorship of the team’s function, purpose, and goals, investigating and resolving issues and deficiencies when needed. • Prepares annual capital and operating budget for nursing department. Monitors department expenses on designated schedule. • Collaborates with senior leadership as well as physicians consultants, and community institutions and is actively involved in performance improvement process, including data collection and analysis, and process improvement activities. • Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety and Infection Prevention standards. • May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies. Requirements for consideration: • Master’s degree in Nursing required, or current enrollment in an accredited master’s nursing program. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. • CRRN Certification is required within three years of date of hire. • Minimum of three years’ experience in a hospital nursing management level position is required. • Current CPR Certification is required. • Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license and insurability. We value our employee’s skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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