Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist-Outpatient Procedures
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Specialist (NS) to provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in outpatient procedural services at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital’s Ambulatory Procedure Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The role supports nursing practice across a range of specialties and patient populations and may influence care in procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings. The position may be filled at the CNS or NS level based on the candidate’s education, licensure, and qualifications. A CNS is an APRN with advanced education and specialized clinical expertise who integrates care across direct patient care, nursing practice, and organizational or system levels. An NS is an RN with specialty expertise who serves as a clinical expert, mentor, consultant, and leader in evidence-based practice and quality improvement. This is a 100% FTE position scheduled primarily Monday through Friday during day-shift hours. Some off-hours or weekend work may be required, and hours may vary with departmental operational needs. The role is primarily onsite at the Digestive Health Center, 750 University Row, and University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Pay is based on a full-time position and prorated based on FTE. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
Requirements
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: at least 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: Wisconsin APRN licensure.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: CNS certification in an area of specialty or population focus.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- For the Nurse Specialist role: must obtain a master’s degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in a relevant specialty within five years of starting in the Nurse Specialist title.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: at least 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: Wisconsin RN licensure or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or in another nurse leadership role.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: experience in an academic medical center.
- For the Clinical Nurse Specialist role: certification in the specialty area of practice.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: MSN or DNP within six months of starting in the role.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: completion of a graduate program for Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: previous experience in a nursing leader role.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: experience in an academic medical center.
- For the Nurse Specialist role: certification in the specialty area of practice.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services, supporting nursing practice at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital’s Ambulatory Procedure Center.
- Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes, safety, workflows, and the patient and family experience.
- Support nurses caring for patients undergoing bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, ketamine infusions, minor outpatient surgeries, and urgent or emergent procedures for high-acuity patients.
- Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other clinical staff to advance care delivery across procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings.
- Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and education to nursing staff.
- Support the integration of evidence-based practice, new technology, and evolving procedural techniques.
- Collaborate with nursing leaders, fellow CNSs, educators, and interdisciplinary partners to advance outpatient procedural care and drive innovation and excellence in patient care.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options to support work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing excellence award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Referral bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
