Nursing Education Specialist/RN-Nursing Educator - Medical Intensive Care Unit and Dialysis

UW Health•Madison, WI

2d•$90,552 - $146,646•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist or a RN-Nursing Educator to work with MICU and Dialysis nurses in a Level 1 Trauma and academic medical center. Areas of support include a 16-bed state of the art Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) located in our brand-new tower (C2/5) at University Hospital with a tentative opening in early 2027. MICU nurses provide care for patients with complex medical conditions including acute respiratory failure, sepsis, drug toxicity, liver failure, DKA, severe GI bleeds, and multi-system organ failure. Advanced therapies include ECMO, CRRT, CAR-T cell therapy, and EKOS system therapy. Additional areas of support include Hemodialysis nursing services caring for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease requiring intermittent and/or continuous dialysis across the lifespan (neonatal to geriatric). Inpatient support includes the 9-bed dialysis unit at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Support is also provided to dialysis nurses delivering inpatient services at University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Meriter Hospital, and the local VA Hospital. 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. You will primarily work at University Hospital with travel required throughout the Madison, WI area.

Requirements

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
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)

Nice To Haves

ICU experience and dialysis experience including CRRT is highly preferred, along with experience in nursing education.
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

Facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of the nursing staff within their assigned areas of support.
Collaborate across departments to assist with curriculum and program development supporting nursing education at UW Health.
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.
Participate in system-wide initiatives and new nurse orientation.
Complete assigned NES responsibilities based on departmental needs.
Serve as a clinical education resource.

Benefits

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