Clinical Nurse Specialist – General Care Support

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and work with nurses practicing general level inpatient care in both the hospital and home setting! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE 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 East Madison Hospital with occasional travel to UW Health Administrative Office Building (AOB), UW Health Administrative Services Building (ASB) and the Northport Drive Clinic, all located in Madison, WI. Description: Be part of something remarkable Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 hospital in the state of Wisconsin! Play a key role in launching and supporting the new 14-bed Med/Surg Short Stay Unit at East Madison Hospital, shaping care delivery for medical and surgical patients with 24–48 hour stays in a state-of-the-art, expanding hospital campus. Serve as the clinical expert across short stay and Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) populations, advancing nursing practice and strengthening care for acute medical, surgical, and hospital-at-home patients. Identify gaps in care delivery and lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions that improve throughput, discharge readiness, patient education, and overall outcomes. Mentor and consult with nursing staff to enhance clinical decision-making, integrate emerging technologies (including remote monitoring and in-home acute care services), and promote excellence in general care practice. Lead quality improvement and research initiatives while influencing system-level decisions to remove barriers and optimize care across both hospital-based and home-based acute care models. Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; this position requires a completed MSN degree and demonstrated expertise in inpatient general care.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
• 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• 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 Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
• Demonstrated expertise in inpatient general care

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
• Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist Preferred
• Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• CNS certification Preferred
• Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in launching and supporting the new 14-bed Med/Surg Short Stay Unit at East Madison Hospital, shaping care delivery for medical and surgical patients with 24–48 hour stays in a state-of-the-art, expanding hospital campus.
• Serve as the clinical expert across short stay and Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) populations, advancing nursing practice and strengthening care for acute medical, surgical, and hospital-at-home patients.
• Identify gaps in care delivery and lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions that improve throughput, discharge readiness, patient education, and overall outcomes.
• Mentor and consult with nursing staff to enhance clinical decision-making, integrate emerging technologies (including remote monitoring and in-home acute care services), and promote excellence in general care practice.
• Lead quality improvement and research initiatives while influencing system-level decisions to remove barriers and optimize care across both hospital-based and home-based acute care models.
• Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level