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Vice Chair - Nursing

Job ID 365634 Date posted 08/27/2025 Job Expiration Date 09/03/2025
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Benefit Eligible
  • Remote: No
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Overview

At Mayo Clinic, you will become a vital member of a dynamic team at one of the world's most exceptional health care institutions. Our Nursing Care Model combines Relationship-Based Care with an evidence-based approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and caregiver, and a more individualized, appropriate type of care. You will also discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and—most importantly—a life-changing career.

Job Description

CityRochester

StateMN

RemoteNO

DepartmentNursing

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.


Responsibilities

The Vice-Chair of the Department of Nursing is responsible for the overall management and coordination of select Department of Nursing clinical practice divisions, in Rochester and/or Midwest. The vice-chair provides leadership and assures the coordination of the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs, systems and services that support the clinical practice divisions and consistent models of nursing care across the clinical practice. Partners with division/department practice chairs and other senior administrators to transform organizational values into daily clinical operations while contributing to the strategic priorities of the organization. Responsibilities are accomplished based on Mayo's vision, mission and values. The vice chair participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, transmitting values, communicating ideas, coaching and mentoring others, managing resources, and assuring that core values are implemented. Carries out select responsibilities as delegated by the chair. As a Mayo Clinic administrator, the Department of Nursing Vice-Chair holds responsibilities to Mayo Clinic as an institution. These responsibilities include: translating the Mayo mission and principles into daily operations yielding an efficient, effective and caring organization; bringing an institutional perspective into daily operations; serving as a catalyst of and role model for performance improvement; acting as a facilitator for generating new ideas and translating plans into reality; having an awareness of current external issues and assist in understanding and anticipating the implications of these issues to Mayo; and providing leadership and mentorship in the development of Mayo administrators, professionals and leaders.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

This position may be located at any of the following Mayo Clinic sites: Rochester, MN, Jacksonville, FL, or Phoenix, AZ.

All candidates must submit both an updated resume and letter of interest with their application to be placed into consideration.



Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing or a Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a Master's degree in business or a health related field required. Minimum of three years in nursing service administration with line management responsibilities preferred. Master's degree in Nursing with administration focus preferred. Previous experience in clinical practice role. Doctoral Degree – DNP or PhD in Nursing preferred. Note: Surgical Services management experience required for the Midwest vice chair of Nursing Surgical Services position.Current Minnesota RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.



Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

The minimum starting salary for the position may range from $244,000 to $367,000. This range reflects full-time total base compensation prior to consideration of additional experience or duties. Pay for the selected candidate will vary based on experience, FTE, internal equity, or external market data.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.


Recruiter

Justin Kennedy
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Career Path

Mayo Clinic offers many different nursing career opportunities to meet the needs of nursing professionals with a variety of educational and work experiences.

Whether you have a vocational certificate, or an associate, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, Mayo Clinic's multidisciplinary, team-oriented work environment presents opportunities that are rarely experienced elsewhere.

High School Diploma/Vocational Degree

  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Sterile Processing Technician
  • Patient Care/Nursing Assistant or Technician
  • Emergency Department Technician
  • Urology Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Medical Assistant
  • IV Technician
  • Certified Surgical Technologist

Bachelor's Degree

  • Certified Surgical Assistant
  • Clinical Resource Nurse
  • Nursing Research
  • Social Worker
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nurse Supervisor
  • Nurse Manager

Graduate Degree

  • Nursing Education Specialist
  • Nurse Scientist
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • Nurse Leadership
  • Social Worker

Benefits

  • Pension & 403(b)/401(k) Match

  • Continuing Medical Education

  • Paid Time Off & Disability

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Choose From a Wide Number of Specialties and Settings

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