Nursing Education Specialist - PICU, NICU, and Diagnostics

Description:

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.

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We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist to:


* Facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of nursing staff primarily at American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH), with a focus on inpatient and procedural pediatric care.
+ Areas of pediatric inpatient support include pediatric intensive care (PICU) and neonatal intensive care (level IV NICU).

Areas of procedural/diagnostic support include the Diagnostic Therapy Center at AFCH.


* Curriculum and program development to support education for nursing staff at AFCH.

This will include collaboration across departments.


* Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.


* Participate in the promotion and delivery of new house wide initiatives.


* Complete assigned Nursing Education Specialist (NES) responsibilities based on needs of the department.

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 in Nursing Required


* Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

Work Experience



* 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required


* 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

Licenses & Certifications



* Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issu...