Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Ambulatory Infusions and Procedures

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time, 100% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable:

Advance your professional nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH).

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide clinical expertise and support to nursing staff at American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) with a focus on outpatient pediatric procedural and infusion care.
• Areas of pediatric outpatient support include infusions and procedures with sedation in the pediatric Diagnostic and Procedure Center.
• Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.
• Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; nursing experience with infusions, procedural care, and sedation is preferred.

Education:

Clinical Nurse Specialist:

• Minimum - Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Preferred - Master's (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus.

RN-Nurse Specialist:

• Minimum - BSN and Must obtain Master's degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist position.
• Preferred - Master's (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) within 6 months of start date.

Work Experience:

Clinical Nurse Specialist:

• Minimum - Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred - Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience, previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist, experience in an academic medical center.

RN-Nurse Specialist:

• Minimum - Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience
• Preferred - Previous experience as a nurse specialist and/or nurse working in an expanded role and experience in an academic medical center.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Minimum:
  
  
  
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  
  
• Preferred:
  
  
  
  • Certification in specialty area of practice. CNS certification.
  
  

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Job Description for Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Description for Nurse Specialist

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