What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Behavioral Health and Safety position at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority?
This is a 90% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.Advance your professional nursing career at the at the #1 Hospital in WI!We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health and Safety CNS Team :
- The Behavioral Health and Safety Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports nursing to safely address patient behaviors that are related to a medical or psychiatric disorder. Operating under the CNS department, the Behavioral Health and Safety team covers inpatient units at the University Hospital (excluding inpatient psychiatry unit) and the American Family Children's Hospital and are available to support the East Madison Hospital in-person and virtually.
- The Behavioral Health and Safety CNS can be consulted to provide chart reviews and / or in-person rounding for :
- Help with identifying and managing patient behavioral triggers.
- Assisting staff with the development of a behavioral care plans.
- Support staff with navigating challenging behaviors, such as limit setting, boundaries management, safety awareness, etc.
- Support staff with education and / or interventions for the patient's underlying medical and / or psychiatric condition.
- Providing activities to help keep a patient engaged and distracted.
- Reviewing behavioral incidents to help mitigate workplace violence.
- 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; two years of medical behavioral health experience is strongly 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.
- 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.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- 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
- Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
- Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus PreferredWork 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 PreferredLicenses & 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 Required
- Current CPR / BLS certification Required
- CNS certification Preferred
- Certification in specialty area of practice PreferredOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW 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.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.Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits Learn More
