Clinical Nurse Specialist-Outpatient Procedures

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services at the Digestive Health Center and Ambulatory Procedure Center, leading evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care.

You will mentor nursing staff and collaborate with physicians, APPs, and anesthesia to advance care across pre/post, procedural, and bedside settings while embracing new technology and evolving

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Doctorate Degree in Nursing is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience are required.
• Licensed as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Wisconsin Upon Hire
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services, supporting nursing practice at the Digestive Health Center and APC.
• Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care.
• Support nurses caring for patients undergoing advanced procedures and high-acuity cases.
• Partner with an expert multidisciplinary team to advance care delivery across procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings.
• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and education to nursing staff while integrating new technology and evolving techniques.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Doctorate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

Work Schedule

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and bring your advanced procedural nursing expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to work primarily 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 onsite at the Digestive Health Center, 750 University Row and University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 hospital in the state of Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to:

• Serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services, supporting nursing practice at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital's Ambulatory Procedure Center (APC), with opportunities to influence care across a diverse range of specialties and patient populations.
• Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes, safety, workflows, and the patient and family experience.
• Support nurses caring for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, ketamine infusions, and minor outpatient surgeries, as well as high-acuity patients requiring urgent or emergent procedures.
• Partner with an expert multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other clinical staff to advance care delivery across procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings.
• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and education to nursing staff while supporting the integration of evidence-based practice, new technology, and evolving procedural techniques.
• Help shape the future of outpatient procedural care across a growing and highly specialized program, collaborating with nursing leaders, fellow CNSs, educators, and interdisciplinary partners to drive innovation and excellence in patient care.

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 weeks 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 in Nursing Required or
• Doctorate 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 Upon Hire Required
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in areas of specialty or population focus Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
• Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Clinical Nurse Specialist (800027A) Job Description

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