Nursing Education Specialist- Inpatient Pediatrics -Complex Care and Float Pool

Description:

Work Schedule:
This is a 100% FTE salaried 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 (AFCH) with occasional travel to the UW Health Administrative Office Building, located in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist (NES) to:

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for pediatric nursing staff supporting a 24-bed Intermediate/Complex Care Unit (P7) and the pediatric float pool at American Family Children's Hospital.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs for nurses caring for medically complex children with conditions including tracheostomies, home ventilators, epilepsy, renal disease, scoliosis, Type 1 diabetes, and other chronic and acute complex care needs.
• Support nurses providing specialized family-centered education and care coordination for pediatric patients who often require advanced technology, long-term care support, and complex discharge planning.
• Partner with nursing leaders and fellow educators to support a highly versatile pediatric float pool serving general care, IMC, ICU, PICU, NICU, hematology/oncology, pulmonary, renal, neurology, and surgical specialty populations.
• Serve as a clinical education resource promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and high-quality care delivery across diverse pediatric inpatient environments.
• Participate in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities; preferred candidates bring a minimum of three (3) years of pediatric inpatient IMC level experience and a passion for developing nurses in fast-paced, high-acuity specialty care settings.

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 in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
• 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
• Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• 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 Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
• National 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.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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