Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Work Schedule:
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 (AFCH) located in Madison, WI.

Description:

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!


* Play a pivotal role in launching the new Pediatric Cardiac ICU (CICU) at American Family Children's Hospital, shaping care delivery for a growing population of complex cardiac patients within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.


* Serve as the clinical expert for pediatric cardiac critical care, advancing nursing practice and elevating standards of care in a newly established, highly specialized CICU environment.


* Identify gaps in care and lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions that improve outcomes for children with congenital and acquired heart disease.


* Mentor and consult with nursing staff to strengthen clinical expertise, integrate emerging technology, and promote excellence in pediatric cardiac intensive care.


* Lead quality improvement and research initiatives while influencing system-level decisions to remove barriers and optimize care for critically ill children and families.


* Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; this position requires a completed MSN degree and a minimum of three years of pediatric cardiac ICU nursing experience (strongly preferred) to support this high-acuity, transformative expansion in pediatric cardiac care.

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 advancement.


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

Qualifications



* Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required


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

Work Experience



* 2 years of relevant clinical nursi...