Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Procedures

Work Schedule :

This is a full-time, 100% FTE salaried position.

The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends.

Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

You will work on-site primarily at American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable :

Advance your professional nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH).

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:


* Provide clinical expertise and support to nursing staff at American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) with a focus on inpatient pediatric care and outpatient pediatric procedural and infusion care.
+ Areas of pediatric inpatient support include peds hematology, oncology, neurology and ear, nose and throat (ENT) in an acuity adaptable unit that cares for general care and intermediate (IMC) care patients.
+ Areas of pediatric outpatient support include infusions and procedures with sedation in the pediatric Diagnostic and Procedure Center.


* Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.


* Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations.

Education :

Clinical Nurse Specialist:


* Minimum - Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.


* Preferred - Master's or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus.

RN-Nurse Specialist:


* Minimum - BSN and Must obtain Master's degree in Nursing or doctoral degree (DNP) in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in the Nurse Specialist position.


* Preferred - Master's or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) within 6 months of start date.

Work Experience :

Clinical Nurse Specialist:


* Minimum - Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.


* Preferred - Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience, previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist, experience in an academic medical center.

RN-Nurse Specialist:


* Minimum - Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience


* Preferred - Previous experience as a nurse specialist and/or nurse working in an expanded role and experience in an academic medical center.

Licenses and Certifications :


* Minimum:
+ 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.
+ CPR/BLS Certification


* Preferred:
+ Certification in specialty area of practice.

CNS certification.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities :


* Clinical knowledge and skills with the patient population of the clinical areas of the position.


* Knowledge of the evidence-based practice process.


* Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Ability to make knowled...