Nursing Education Specialist- Inpatient Pediatrics -Complex Care and Float Pool
About The Position
This is a 100% FTE salaried 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 American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) with occasional travel to the UW Health Administrative Office Building, located in Madison, WI. We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist (NES) to lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for pediatric nursing staff supporting a 24-bed Intermediate/Complex Care Unit (P7) and the pediatric float pool at American Family Children’s Hospital. The role involves assessing, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive educational programs for nurses caring for medically complex children with various conditions. The NES will support nurses providing specialized family-centered education and care coordination for pediatric patients requiring advanced technology, long-term care support, and complex discharge planning. Additionally, the role partners with nursing leaders and fellow educators to support a versatile pediatric float pool and serves as a clinical education resource promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and high-quality care delivery across diverse pediatric inpatient environments. Participation in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities is expected.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Nursing 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
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
- 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience 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
- Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for pediatric nursing staff supporting a 24-bed Intermediate/Complex Care Unit (P7) and the pediatric float pool at American Family Children’s Hospital.
- Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs for nurses caring for medically complex children with conditions including tracheostomies, home ventilators, epilepsy, renal disease, scoliosis, Type 1 diabetes, and other chronic and acute complex care needs.
- Support nurses providing specialized family-centered education and care coordination for pediatric patients who often require advanced technology, long-term care support, and complex discharge planning.
- Partner with nursing leaders and fellow educators to support a highly versatile pediatric float pool serving general care, IMC, ICU, PICU, NICU, hematology/oncology, pulmonary, renal, neurology, and surgical specialty populations.
- Serve as a clinical education resource promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and high-quality care delivery across diverse pediatric inpatient environments.
- Participate in system-wide education 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
