Clinical Nurse Specialist-Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Transport

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 University 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) and University Hospital in Madison, WI!

We are seeking an MSN prepared Registered Nurse to:


* Provide clinical expertise and clinical nursing practice support to nursing staff at University Hospital and American Family Children's Hospital (AFCH) with a focus on pediatric emergency medicine and pediatric/neonatal transport.


* Areas of pediatric inpatient support include the 11-bed dedicated pediatric emergency department located at AFCH in Madison, WI.


* Areas of pediatric and neonatal transport support include planned and unplanned emergency and critical care transport (ground and air) serving the Midwest region.


* Our neonatal and pediatric transport care team members provide comprehensive care for patients in need of transport with a wide variety of both medical and surgical issues including acute head injuries, critical neurological disorders, pulmonary diseases, cardiac anomalies, organ transplantation, and multi-system organ failure.


* Interventions for pediatric transport patients may include ECMO, high-frequency ventilation, inhaled nitric oxide and active cooling.


* 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.

The pediatric emergency and transport team require a great deal of clinical skill, collaboration and logistical support; patients may be extremely complex; therefore, a minimum of one year of specific pediatric transport care experience is strongly preferred.

Pay:


* Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.

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.


* 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 advancem...