Job Description

100% FTE, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department. You will work at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable.

Lead the planning and opening of a new General Care Pediatric unit and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Float Pool, supporting care for patients from newborn through adolescence.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for pediatric procedure services, directing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care programs to achieve high-quality clinical and operational outcomes.
• Lead workforce and budget management efforts, including staffing (FTE oversight), budget preparation, and fiscal accountability, while fostering staff retention and a supportive professional work environment.
• Drive quality and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring patient, family, staff, and physician satisfaction through effective procedures, and continuous quality control measures.
• Lead daily operations and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring efficient workflow, effective communication, and a team-based environment that supports safe, high-quality patient care.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN). Required
• Master of Science – Nursing (MSN) or MS in relevant area. Preferred

Work Experience

• Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience. Required
• Three (3) years of progressive leadership experience. Required
• Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience within same or relevant practice area. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• RN Licensed in State of Wisconsin. Required
• Certification in relevant specialty. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW 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.