Nursing Education Specialist-Pediatric Diagnostics, Emergency Medicine and Transport

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) and University Hospital with occasional travel to other UW Health facilities.

Pay:

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
• Salary is prorated based on FTE.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join our team as a Nursing Education Specialist at our nationally known American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH)!

We are seeking a passionate MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for nursing staff at AFCH. This role focuses on pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric/neonatal transport, and pediatric diagnostic procedures-critical areas that support exceptional care for children and families across the Midwest.

In this role, you will:

• Facilitate education for nursing staff in key areas:
  • Pediatric Emergency Department: 11-bed dedicated pediatric ED at AFCH in Madison, WI.
  • Pediatric & Neonatal Transport: Emergency and planned critical care transport (ground and air) for patients with complex medical and surgical needs, including critical neurological disorders, pulmonary disease, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, and multi-system organ failure. Interventions may include ECMO, high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide, and active cooling.
  • Diagnostic Therapy Center (DTC): Outpatient diagnostic and treatment services such as infusions, chemotherapy, injections, and sedation for testing and procedures.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.
• Collaborate across departments on curriculum and program development.
• Support hospital-wide initiatives and serve as a resource and subject matter expert.
• Complete assigned Nursing Education Specialist (NES) responsibilities based on needs of the department
• Bring your expertise: For this position, three years of pediatric nursing experience including pediatric ED, peds/neonatal transport and peds procedural nursing is highly preferred as well as experience in nursing education.

Click here to learn more about our Pediatric Emergency Department!

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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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.