Nursing Education Specialist - Specialty Clinics

UW Health•Middleton, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 the Administrative Office Building (AOB) in Middleton, WI with travel required to clinical areas of support. We are seeking an MSN prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Nursing Professional Development team to make a broad impact across adult specialty clinics, leading onboarding and professional development for RNs, LPNs, and medical assistants in a highly collaborative ambulatory environment. Design and deliver education focused on clinical skills and triage, supporting safe, efficient care across diverse patient populations and clinic workflows. Support a wide range of specialty areas including ENT (ear, nose and throat), surgical specialties, wound and ostomy, neurosurgery, burn and wound, podiatry, vascular, orthopedics, rehabilitation, bariatrics, and the Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), offering exceptional variety and continuous learning. Partner with clinic leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with real-time operational needs, patient flow, and evolving clinic practices across multiple locations throughout the greater Madison area. Serve as a key resource and mentor, promoting competency, consistency, and excellence across MA, LPN, and RN roles while strengthening team-based care delivery. Contribute to system-wide initiatives and NES responsibilities; three years of clinic nursing experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Nursing Required
3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
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

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred
3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas Preferred
National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Make a broad impact across adult specialty clinics, leading onboarding and professional development for RNs, LPNs, and medical assistants in a highly collaborative ambulatory environment.
Design and deliver education focused on clinical skills and triage, supporting safe, efficient care across diverse patient populations and clinic workflows.
Support a wide range of specialty areas including ENT (ear, nose and throat), surgical specialties, wound and ostomy, neurosurgery, burn and wound, podiatry, vascular, orthopedics, rehabilitation, bariatrics, and the Pre-Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), offering exceptional variety and continuous learning.
Partner with clinic leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with real-time operational needs, patient flow, and evolving clinic practices across multiple locations throughout the greater Madison area.
Serve as a key resource and mentor, promoting competency, consistency, and excellence across MA, LPN, and RN roles while strengthening team-based care delivery.
Contribute to system-wide initiatives and NES responsibilities.

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.