What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Nursing Education Specialist / RN - Nursing Educator - Pediatric Surgical S position at UW Health?
This is a full-time, 100% 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 American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our amazing team at American Family Children's Hospital as a Nursing Education Specialist (NES) or RN-Nursing Educator (NE) to:
- Facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of nursing staff, with a focus in the pediatric operating room (OR) / intraoperative area and peds surgical pre/post and recovery areas.
- Curriculum and program development to support the multi-specialty intraoperative and pre/post/PACU patients at the American Family Children's Hospital and within the surgical services service line. This will include collaboration across departments.
- Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.
- Participate in the promotion and delivery of new house wide initiatives.
- Provide expertise and resources in the area of support; three years of surgical services including intra-operative nursing is 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.
- 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- RN-Nursing Educator: Bachelor of Science-Nursing degree (BSN) and Must obtain Master's degree in Nursing in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in this position. Required
- Nursing Education Specialist: Master's Degree in Nursing Required
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 Required
- National certification in relevant specialty Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.
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.
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