Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist

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 inpatient pediatric care and outpatient pediatric procedural and infusion care.
  • Areas of pediatric inpatient support include peds hematology, oncology, neurology and ear, nose and throat (ENT) in an acuity adaptable unit that cares for general care and intermediate (IMC) care patients.
  • 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.

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.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :

• Clinical knowledge and skills with the patient population of the clinical areas of the position.
• Knowledge of the evidence-based practice process.
• Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to educate staff, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary resolution of issues.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain patient and family privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates competence within a continuum of professional development from advanced beginner to expert practitioner.

Physical Requirements : Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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. View Full Job Description for Clinical Nurse Specialist View Full Job Description for Nurse Specialist UW Hospital and Clinics benefits