Nursing Education Specialist- Inpatient Pediatrics General Care & Specialty Services

About the role

Be part of something remarkable and help shape the growth and development of pediatric nursing staff at Wisconsin’s nationally recognized children's hospital. We are seeking an MSN prepared Nursing Education Specialist (NES) to:

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas.
• Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients.
• Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence-based pediatric care.
• Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short-stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system-wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across American Family Children’s Hospital.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of pediatric inpatient nursing experience, with experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and specialty pediatric populations strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred
• Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
• Three (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
• 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
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Benefits

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.

Pay

Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. Salary is prorated based on FTE.

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.