Clinical Nurse Specialist – East Madison Hospital Medical/Surgical 4th Floor at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Description:

Work Schedule :

This is an 100% FTE salaried position. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. The scheduled shifts are primarily weekday shifts with some off shifts/weekends. You will work on-site at East Madison Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Pay : We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered.

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Advance your professional nursing career at the at the #1 Hospital in WI!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Partner with our East Madison Hospital (EMH) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team to provide clinical expertise and support to nursing staff at East Madison Hospital, with a focus on medical and surgical nursing for the general care adult population.
  
  
  • Areas of inpatient support include EMH Medical/Surgical 4th Floor Unit as well as supporting future expansion within EMH.
  • The patient population on this floor includes both medical and surgical patients. High volume elective surgical admissions will be orthopedic patients, including joint replacement, spine surgery, and both upper extremity and lower extremity procedures. A smaller volume of the elective surgical patients will come from Neurosurgery spine, Urology, General Surgery, Endocrine, and Bariatrics. In addition to the surgical population, nurses will care for a variety of medical patients including those with pneumonia, sepsis, COPD, CHF and other acute and chronic medical conditions.
  
  
• Support nursing practice in a beautiful new physical environment with state of the art technology and the opportunity to build a broad nursing foundation that will expand nursing skills beyond that of a single specialty area of nursing. EMH 4 th floor is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• 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; three or more years of inpatient medical/surgical or general care experience is strongly preferred.

Nursing

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.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education :

Minimum - Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing

Preferred - Master's or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus

Work Experience :

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

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - 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. Current CPR/BLS Certification

Preferred - CNS certification. Certification in specialty area of practice

Our Commitment to Diversity 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.

UW Health East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health's new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women's complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

Perks of working at Eastpark Medical Center:

• Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
• Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.
• Two staff showers near the lockers on the 1st floor.
• Free parking.
• Café on the first floor with healthy grab and go options.
• Quiet lounge and wellness rooms on each floor.
• Private lactation rooms with a fridge on each floor.
• Staff can access the aquatic center and fitness facility free-of-charge at East Madison Hospital, across the street.
• Health Technology Center available for light staff support needs, such as a replacement mouse, keyboards, etc.

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