RN - Patient & Family Educator

UW Health•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 70% FTE, Day shift. Weekdays, plus every 9th Saturday rotation required, Sundays and Holidays off. We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered. You will work onsite at the University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital and East Madison Hospital locations in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Patient & Family Educator to: Provide specialized education to adult and pediatric patients on conditions including diabetes, heart failure, anticoagulation therapy (Coumadin and Lovenox), and brief alcohol intervention to support safe and effective care. Assess patient and family learning needs and deliver individualized education on essential self-management skills such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and continuous glucose monitor use. Partner with interdisciplinary teams across inpatient units and clinics to coordinate and reinforce education and support patients and families in understanding their care plans. Utilize evidence-based education strategies, health literacy principles, and innovative teaching technologies to enhance patient and family learning. Serve as a resource and collaborator for clinical staff, reinforcing patient education and supporting a comprehensive patient and family education program across UW Health. Preferred candidates will have experience caring for patients with diabetes, heart failure, or anticoagulation therapy needs. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
3 years recent relevant clinical experience Required
Broad experience in medical/surgical and/or pediatric nursing Required
RN Licensure in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
BLS/CPR Certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience Preferred
Preferred candidates will have experience caring for patients with diabetes, heart failure, or anticoagulation therapy needs.
CDE Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide specialized education to adult and pediatric patients on conditions including diabetes, heart failure, anticoagulation therapy (Coumadin and Lovenox), and brief alcohol intervention to support safe and effective care.
Assess patient and family learning needs and deliver individualized education on essential self-management skills such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and continuous glucose monitor use.
Partner with interdisciplinary teams across inpatient units and clinics to coordinate and reinforce education and support patients and families in understanding their care plans.
Utilize evidence-based education strategies, health literacy principles, and innovative teaching technologies to enhance patient and family learning.
Serve as a resource and collaborator for clinical staff, reinforcing patient education and supporting a comprehensive patient and family education program across UW Health.

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.