Director of Nursing Practice

Ascension

Director of Nursing Practice advancing evidence-based care at Ascension, a nonprofit Catholic health system. Driving nursing practice alignment, patient safety, clinical outcomes, and regulatory readiness across the enterprise.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $129,942 - $183,447 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evidence-based nursing practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives, while ensuring regulatory readiness and fostering a culture of safety and excellence through data-driven decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered NurseMaster's Degree In NursingClinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) CredentialBLS CertificationEvidence-Based Nursing Practice

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Hard Skills

Quality ImprovementPatient Safety InitiativesData AnalysisPerformance MetricsStandardized Interventions

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS Provider Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical CredibilityPractice ExcellenceRegulatory ReadinessRisk MitigationCulture Of Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize evidence-based practice models to increase role clarity and strengthen recruitment through professional pathways, clinical credibility, and practice excellence
Drive practice alignment, accountability, and continuous improvement using data and performance metrics
Accelerate adoption of best practices across the enterprise to improve speed to value and operational reliability
Improve clinical outcomes by reducing harm, variation, and preventable adverse events through standardized, 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 guided by data, evidence, and clinical expertise

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 BLS certification accepted
Master's degree in nursing required
MSN and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) credential required
Experience with evidence-based nursing practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for annual bonus incentive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings