Clinical Nurse Specialist - Behavioral Health and Safety

This is a 90% 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 University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Advance your professional nursing career at the at the #1 Hospital in WI!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Behavioral Health and Safety CNS Team:


* The Behavioral Health and Safety Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) supports nursing to safely address patient behaviors that are related to a medical or psychiatric disorder.

Operating under the CNS department, the Behavioral Health and Safety team covers inpatient units at the University Hospital (excluding inpatient psychiatry unit) and the American Family Children's Hospital and are available to support the East Madison Hospital in-person and virtually.


* The Behavioral Health and Safety CNS can be consulted to provide chart reviews and/or in-person rounding for:
+ Help with identifying and managing patient behavioral triggers.
+ Assisting staff with the development of a behavioral care plans.
+ Support staff with navigating challenging behaviors, such as limit setting, boundaries management, safety awareness, etc.
+ Support staff with education and/or interventions for the patient's underlying medical and/or psychiatric condition.
+ Providing activities to help keep a patient engaged and distracted.
+ Reviewing behavioral incidents to help mitigate workplace violence.


* 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; two years of medical behavioral health experience is strongly preferred.

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.


* 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.


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


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* 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.

Qualifications



* Master's Degree or ...