Job Description

Work Schedule:

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and bring your pediatric procedural expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at American Family Children’s Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable:

Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 hospital in the state of Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to:

• Serve as a clinical expert within the Diagnostic & Therapy Center (DTC) at American Family Children’s Hospital, supporting specialized pediatric areas including infusion therapy, procedural sedation, and pre/post procedural care.
• Advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, staff mentorship, and implementation of innovative care delivery models.
• Support nurses caring for pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy, research infusions, injections, procedural sedation, MRI/anesthesia recovery, cardiac cath recovery, and outpatient specialty procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary leaders, child life specialists, and nursing teams to identify gaps in care delivery and develop strategies that enhance safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
• Help guide practice and education within a highly specialized pediatric environment where nurses develop expertise across multiple procedural and therapeutic care settings. Three years of pediatric procedural or ICU level experience is highly preferred.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
  

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
• Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
• CNS certification Preferred
• Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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.

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