Nursing Education Specialist / RN-Nursing Educator-Adult Emergency Medicine and Transport
About The Position
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist or a RN-Nursing Educator to join our Level 1 Trauma Emergency Medicine and Transport Teams to: Lead onboarding and continued professional development for experienced nursing staff supporting UW Health’s Level I Adult Trauma Emergency Department and Med Flight air and ground critical care transport teams. Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs supporting high-acuity emergency and transport care, including extended orientations (up to 20 weeks) and specialty competency development. Partner closely with Emergency Department and Transport CNSs, nurse leaders, and interprofessional teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and patient safety. Support nursing practice in a fast-paced academic environment delivering advanced emergency, trauma, stroke, STEMI, ECPR, and critical care transport services across the region. Serve as a clinical education resource and mentor, collaborating with Nurse Residency educators when applicable and promoting professional growth across emergency and transport nursing teams. Participate in organization-wide initiatives, shared governance, and system education efforts while completing assigned Nursing Education Specialist responsibilities aligned with UW Health priorities. Provide expertise and resources in the area of support; for this position, three years of emergency medicine nursing experience (emergency room, critical care transport, and/or med flight) is highly preferred as well as experience in nursing education.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree (BSN) Required for RN-Nursing Educator
- Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in this position Required for RN-Nursing Educator
- Master's Degree in Nursing Required for Nursing Education Specialist
- Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience Required for RN-Nursing Educator
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required for Nursing Education Specialist
- 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 Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred for Nursing Education Specialist
- Previous experience as a nursing educator Preferred for RN-Nursing Educator
- Five (5) years of relevant nursing experience Preferred for RN-Nursing Educator
- Experience in an academic medical center Preferred for RN-Nursing Educator
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred for Nursing Education Specialist
- 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred for Nursing Education Specialist
- National certification in relevant specialty Preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead onboarding and continued professional development for experienced nursing staff supporting UW Health’s Level I Adult Trauma Emergency Department and Med Flight air and ground critical care transport teams.
- Design, implement, and evaluate comprehensive education programs supporting high-acuity emergency and transport care, including extended orientations (up to 20 weeks) and specialty competency development.
- Partner closely with Emergency Department and Transport CNSs, nurse leaders, and interprofessional teams to advance evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
- Support nursing practice in a fast-paced academic environment delivering advanced emergency, trauma, stroke, STEMI, ECPR, and critical care transport services across the region.
- Serve as a clinical education resource and mentor, collaborating with Nurse Residency educators when applicable and promoting professional growth across emergency and transport nursing teams.
- Participate in organization-wide initiatives, shared governance, and system education efforts while completing assigned Nursing Education Specialist responsibilities aligned with UW Health priorities.
- Provide expertise and resources in the area of support
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
