Nursing Education Specialist – Inpatient General Care Support and Float Pool

UW Health•Madison, WI

21h•Onsite

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 University Hospital located in Madison, WI with travel required as operationally needed. We are seeking an MSN or DNP prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Student Nurse Assistants (SNAs) across inpatient medical general care units and float pools within a Level I Trauma academic medical center. Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs focused on general care and foundational clinical skills, supporting safe, high-quality patient care across diverse inpatient populations. Support a highly dynamic float pool environment, partnering with IMC educators to prepare staff who float across ~20 inpatient units, including general care and intermediate care. Also, support educational needs of the procedural RN teams, and virtual nursing models. Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with unit workflows, patient needs, and operational priorities, including high-throughput areas such as short stay, observation units and the internal discharge lounge. Serve as a clinical education resource, promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and consistency in care delivery across multiple units, including medical general care, float RN teams, and NA float pool/orientation programs. Participate in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities; ideal candidates bring strong inpatient nursing experience and a passion for teaching in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

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
National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Student Nurse Assistants (SNAs) across inpatient medical general care units and float pools within a Level I Trauma academic medical center.
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs focused on general care and foundational clinical skills, supporting safe, high-quality patient care across diverse inpatient populations.
Support a highly dynamic float pool environment, partnering with IMC educators to prepare staff who float across ~20 inpatient units, including general care and intermediate care. Also, support educational needs of the procedural RN teams, and virtual nursing models.
Collaborate with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to align education with unit workflows, patient needs, and operational priorities, including high-throughput areas such as short stay, observation units and the internal discharge lounge.
Serve as a clinical education resource, promoting competency validation, evidence-based practice, and consistency in care delivery across multiple units, including medical general care, float RN teams, and NA float pool/orientation programs.
Participate in system-wide education initiatives and NES responsibilities; ideal candidates bring strong inpatient nursing experience and a passion for teaching in fast-paced, high-variability environments.

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
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.