Nursing Education Specialist/RN-Nursing Educator- Inpatient Pediatrics General Care & Specialty Services

UW Health•Madison, WI

3d•$90,552 - $146,646•Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of something remarkable and help shape the growth and development of pediatric nursing staff at Wisconsin’s nationally recognized children's hospital. We are seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas. Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients. Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence-based pediatric care. Support innovative pediatric programs and unit growth, including a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant population and a new pediatric short-stay unit expansion. Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short-stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs. Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system-wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across American Family Children’s Hospital. Serve as an expert for the areas of support.

Requirements

Three (3) years of pediatric inpatient nursing experience, with experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and specialty pediatric populations strongly preferred.
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)
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
Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience Required (for RN-Nursing Educator)
3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required (for Nursing Education Specialist)
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)

Nice To Haves

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)
Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred (for Nursing Education Specialist)
National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas.
Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients.
Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence-based pediatric care.
Support innovative pediatric programs and unit growth, including a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant population and a new pediatric short-stay unit expansion.
Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short-stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs.
Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system-wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across American Family Children’s Hospital.
Serve as an expert for the areas of support.