Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist-Adult Diabetes & Endocrinology Clinics

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority • Madison, WI

52d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or a RN-Nurse Specialist and bring your diabetes and endocrinology nursing practice expertise! 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. Your primary work location will be Junction Road Medical Center with travel required throughout the Madison, WI area to support a variety of clinic/ambulatory facilities. Be part of something remarkable and help shape the future of diabetes care across UW Health's ambulatory network! Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 hospital in the state of Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as the clinical expert for adult diabetes and endocrinology care, leading evidence-based practice initiatives that improve outcomes, reduce preventable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions, and optimize chronic disease management. Partner with endocrinology, diabetes education, and primary care teams to strengthen diabetes management across the continuum, supporting specialty clinics while empowering primary care teams to confidently manage appropriate patients. Lead quality improvement, practice change, and care redesign initiatives that enhance care coordination, improve access to specialty services, and promote safe, effective outpatient diabetes management. Mentor and consult with nurses and interdisciplinary teams on complex diabetes care, including medication management, diabetes technologies, insulin regimens, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and patient self-management strategies. Support the integration of evidence-based practice, research, and new technologies while serving as a key resource for ambulatory nursing staff, diabetes educators, and organizational leaders across multiple practice settings. This position may be filled as either a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Specialist (NS), based on the candidate's education, licensure, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Education Master’s Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Work Experience 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Required
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Required
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Education Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Required
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Work Experience 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: 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
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two (2) years of recent adult diabetes and/or endocrinology nursing experience is highly preferred, with advanced knowledge of outpatient diabetes management, current diabetes medications, and diabetes technology strongly preferred.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or other nurse leadership role Preferred
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist title Required
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: MSN or DNP within six (6) months of start date Preferred
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Completion of graduate program for Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Previous experience in a nursing leader role Preferred
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Nurse Specialist Qualifications: Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical expert for adult diabetes and endocrinology care, leading evidence-based practice initiatives that improve outcomes, reduce preventable emergency department visits and hospital readmissions, and optimize chronic disease management.
• Partner with endocrinology, diabetes education, and primary care teams to strengthen diabetes management across the continuum, supporting specialty clinics while empowering primary care teams to confidently manage appropriate patients.
• Lead quality improvement, practice change, and care redesign initiatives that enhance care coordination, improve access to specialty services, and promote safe, effective outpatient diabetes management.
• Mentor and consult with nurses and interdisciplinary teams on complex diabetes care, including medication management, diabetes technologies, insulin regimens, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and patient self-management strategies.
• Support the integration of evidence-based practice, research, and new technologies while serving as a key resource for ambulatory nursing staff, diabetes educators, and organizational leaders across multiple practice settings.

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• 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