Uw Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Specialist - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology & Inpatient Specialties

Uw Health$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing for CNS; BSN required with a commitment to obtain Master’s/DNP within 5 years for NS.
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience for both roles; nurse leadership experience preferred.
  • Licensure as an APRN in Wisconsin for CNS; RN licensure for NS with compact status acceptable.
  • CNS certification required for CNS; BLS certification required for both roles, PALS certification within 6 months.
  • Preferred experience includes work in an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a clinical expert for pediatric patients in hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant settings.
  • Advance nursing practices through evidence-based initiatives and staff mentorship.
  • Support care for patients undergoing advanced therapies including immunotherapy and surgical care.
  • Partner with leadership to identify care delivery gaps and improve clinical practices.
  • Contribute to growth and development of pediatric medical/surgical units.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership and educators to enhance nursing excellence and care delivery.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance package.
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance.
  • Access to resources for emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Acuity-based staffing ratios to ensure patient safety.
  • Shared governance structure empowering nurses' voices and contributions.
  • Recognition and awards for nursing excellence.
  • Tuition benefits to support professional education and advancement.
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Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Specialist and bring your pediatric hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, day shift hours, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will primarily work at American Family Children's Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Join our team as a CNS or NS:
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): An APRN with advanced education and specialized clinical expertise who integrates care across direct patient care, nursing practice, and organizational/system levels.
  • Nurse Specialist (NS): An RN with specialty expertise who serves as a clinical expert, mentor, consultant, and leader in evidence-based practice and quality improvement across patient care, nursing, and organizational settings.


We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

  • Serve as a clinical expert supporting pediatric patients with complex hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, and plastics diagnoses across specialized inpatient settings at American Family Children's Hospital. Peds experience in oncology and bone marrow transplant is highly preferred.
  • Advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, staff mentorship, and implementation of innovative care models and technologies.
  • Support nurses caring for children undergoing advanced therapies including immunotherapy, MIBG therapy, hematopoietic stem cell and bone marrow transplant, as well as patients requiring specialized neurological, plastics, and ENT surgical care.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary leaders and nursing teams to identify gaps in care delivery, improve clinical practice, and support both general care and intermediate care patient populations.
  • Be part of an exciting period of growth supporting both the established Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant unit and the development of a new pediatric medical/surgical short stay unit.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership, CNS colleagues, educators, and program leaders to influence practice, support nursing excellence, and enhance care delivery for pediatric specialty populations.

Pay:
  • Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
  • Salary is prorated based on FTE.
  • Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.


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


*This position may be filled as either a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Specialist (NS), based on the candidate's education, licensure, and qualifications. Please note that qualifications have recently been updated.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Qualifications:

Education
  • Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required


Work Experience
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or other nurse leadership role Preferred
  • Experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Required
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Required
  • Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
  • Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred


Nurse Specialist Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN) Required 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 title Required
  • MSN or DNP within six (6) months of start date Preferred
  • Completion of graduate program for Clinical Nurse Specialist Preferred

Work Experience
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • Previous experience in a nursing leader role Preferred
  • Experience in an academic medical center Preferred


Licenses & Certifications
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
  • Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months Required
  • Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred


American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet®-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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About Uw Health

UW Health University Hospital is a 515-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of only two in Wisconsin. UW Health University Hospital has seven intensive care units, pediatric, neonatal, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery). UW Health University Hospital was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 16th best hospital in the United States and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin in the publication's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, earning national rankings in 10 adult and 6 pediatric specialties. Additionally, UW Health University Hospital was ranked as the 22nd best hospital in the United States and #84th Best Hospitals in the world by Newsweek in 2022. UW Health describes itself as "the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison." It is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is also the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, and is a teaching affiliate of Edgewood College's Henry Predolin School of Nursing. UW Health University Hospital is home to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. UW Health also operates the American Family Children's Hospital, a 110-bed pediatric hospital located adjacent to University Hospital, as well as UW Health at the American Center, a 59-bed hospital and emergency room located on the Northeast Side of Madison. Additionally, UW Health operates a network of outpatient clinics at over 80 sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and has partnerships with UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, Beloit Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. UW Health also has an affiliated insurance company, Quartz Health Solutions, Inc., operated in partnership with UnityPoint Health and Gundersen Health System.
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