Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

Lifestyle Engagemente.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

Access & Affordabilitye.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :At the heart of our mission is a belief that every nurse deserves the opportunity to grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. The Program Manager of RN Career Development will lead this vision by creating pathways for registered nurses to advance their careers, discover new possibilities, and strengthen their impact at the bedside and beyond. This role is not only about managing programs—it’s about inspiring nurses, empowering leaders, and shaping the future of nursing within our organization.
Partner and collaborate with recruitment and nursing leadership to identify and retain top nursing talent for ThedaCare Health System. Collaborate with HR and hiring leaders to implement workforce strategies which include internal and external benchmarking to further identify drivers around nursing recruitment and retention strategies. The job requires some accountability for assigning or coordinating work checking the quality of work and provide guidance, instruction, training and direction to others.
Although the job does not require formal or official supervisory responsibility, the incumbent serves as group leader or acts in an informal leadership role. In addition, the employee may be expected to provide information or suggestions on human resources matters by conducting and analyzing employee surveys and/or stay interviews

Schedule:
Fully onsite with some flexibility
M - F 8 AM - 5 PM
Occasional travel

Job Description:

Key Accountabilities

Build meaningful career pathways – Design and grow programs that help RNs explore opportunities, from residency and mentoring to leadership and advanced practice roles.Champion lifelong learning – Connect nurses with education, certifications, and academic progression that fuel their professional growth.Empower and inspire – Foster a culture where nurses feel supported, recognized, and celebrated at every stage of their career.Create impact through innovation – Introduce fresh ideas, best practices, and evidence-based strategies that make nursing careers more rewarding and sustainable.Strengthen our workforce – Partner with leaders, educators, and universities to ensure our nurses have the resources and encouragement they need to succeed.Measure what matters – Use data and feedback to continually refine programs and demonstrate the difference career development makes for nurses and patients alike.Monitor and analyze data related to nurse turnover and retention. Gather qualitative and quantitative retention data

Qualifications: Minimum Experience and Education required and/or preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree highly preferred in Nursing, Education, Business, Innovation, or Healthcare Administration.Current RN license in good standing.5+ years of nursing experience, including leadership, education, or program development.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Passion for nursing excellence and professional development.

Qualities:

Ability to support, advance and live our mission and evidence of such:Mission – Our reason for Being - To advance the health of our communities through excellence and discovery, inspiring each person to live their unique best lifeAbility to support, advance and work toward our vision and evidence of such.Vision - Who we Aspire to be - To be your trusted partner, transforming health care for everyone every dayCommitment to and evidence of demonstrating our guiding principles.A nurse at heart who understands the challenges and joys of the profession.A visionary leader who sees the bigger picture and inspires others to grow.A collaborator and connector who builds trust and partnerships across teams.A lifelong learner who stays curious about new ways to advance nursing practice.A coach and mentor who finds joy in helping others discover their strengths and potential.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Scheduled FTE:1Location:Corporate 1818 N. Meade Street - Appleton,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:Yes