Clinical Nurse Specialist-Vascular Access & Infusion
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist specializing in vascular access and infusion to lead evidence-based practice across the organization for adult and pediatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings. The role partners with clinical teams to advance safe, effective, and consistent care and provides clinical expertise and consultation to the Vascular Access Team (VAT). This includes support for assessment, selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices such as peripheral IVs, midlines, and PICC lines, as well as small-bore feeding tube insertions. The CNS drives evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in vascular access and infusion therapy to improve outcomes, standardize practice, reduce complications, and enhance patient safety. The role educates and mentors nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners, provides clinical guidance, and collaborates with nursing leaders and clinical teams to identify practice gaps, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The CNS also influences organizational decision-making through consultation, collaboration, shared governance, committees, and quality improvement initiatives. This is a 100% FTE position, typically scheduled 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 primary work location is University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, with travel as needed. Salary is prorated based on FTE. Relocation assistance may be available to qualified applicants.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing or Doctorate degree in Nursing.
- Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact, upon hire.
- Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Wisconsin, upon hire.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist certification in an area of specialty or population focus, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in an RN vascular access role is highly preferred.
- Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or in another nurse leadership role.
- Experience in an academic medical center.
- Certification in specialty area of practice.
Responsibilities
- Lead evidence-based vascular access and infusion practice across UW Health for adult and pediatric patients in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
- Partner with clinical teams throughout the organization to advance safe, effective, and consistent care.
- Provide clinical expertise and consultation to the Vascular Access Team for assessment, selection, insertion, and maintenance of vascular access devices and small-bore feeding tube insertions.
- Drive evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives related to vascular access and infusion therapy.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical outcomes, standardize practice, reduce complications, and enhance patient safety.
- Educate and mentor nursing staff and interdisciplinary partners, and serve as a clinical resource on device selection, infusion practices, procedures, and evidence-based standards and protocols.
- Collaborate with nursing leaders, clinical teams, and interdisciplinary partners to identify practice gaps, develop and implement interventions, evaluate outcomes, and support organization-wide initiatives.
- Participate in shared governance, committees, and quality improvement initiatives to influence practice and organizational decision-making.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two weeks of paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options supporting work-life balance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- 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
Senior
