Nurse Practice Specialist | Ortho-Neuro Unit

Bellin Health; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-notch benefits

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bellin Health's Nursing Practice Specialist on our Orthopedic/Neuroscience Unit provides clinical leadership, education, and collaboration to improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment. You will work with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans grounded in evidence-based practice, mentor staff, and advance nursing knowledge across the organization.

This role supports professional growth, leadership in program management, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; or active enrollment in a master's program within 6 months of start.
• Active Wisconsin RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert, educator, and collaborative leader to improve outcomes.
• Support strategic initiatives and guide nursing process with evidence-based care.
• Strengthen nursing practices through education and mentoring across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical nursing expertise

Education/teaching

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Posted 11 days ago

US:WI:Green Bay:744 S Webster Ave | Nursing | Full-Time

Description

Job Specifics:

Our 30-bed Orthopedic/Neuroscience Unit offers a unique blend of specialty and medical-surgical nursing. We care for patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, including total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as neurosurgical procedures such as spinal fusions, laminectomies, decompressions, craniotomies, and tumor resections.

In addition to our surgical populations, we care for a diverse group of medical patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Common diagnoses include fractures, strokes, seizures, Guillain-Barré syndrome, amputations, infections, and other acute medical conditions requiring specialized nursing care. This creates a dynamic and fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Our diverse patient population provides an exceptional opportunity for nurses to develop strong medical-surgical skills while gaining expertise in orthopedic and neuroscience care. Team members build clinical judgment, strengthen assessment and prioritization skills, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Whether you are beginning your nursing career or looking to expand your clinical experience, our unit offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Job Description:

The Nurse Practice Specialist serves as a clinical expert, educator, and collaborative leader to improve outcomes for key patient populations. This role works closely with physicians, staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support strategic initiatives that enhance both clinical quality and cost effectiveness.This position ensures the delivery of competent, ethical care for patients and families while guiding the nursing process to develop individualized care plans grounded in evidence-based practice. As an educator and health professional, you will strengthen nursing practices across the organization by advancing nursing knowledge, building clinical skills, and serving as a trusted resource in their specialty area, especially for complex patients and families.Community involvement and collaboration are encouraged as part of this role.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in nursingrequired; or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited professional school and active enrollment in master's degree in nursing program within 6 months of start daterequired.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Valid Wisconsin RN license required.
• Certification within a clinical specialty preferred, requiredto complete within 3 years.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years recent clinical experience as a registered nurse required.
• Demonstrated competence in leadership, knowledge, and experience in working with interdisciplinary teams required.
• Providing leadership in program management and demonstrated leadership and management competency required.

Why Emplify Health by Bellin?

With so many amazing healthcare organizations in this area, why Emplify Health?

Emplify Health offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities. You can be part of an exciting dynamic place that offers an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

Additional perks include:

• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Preventative care focused medical coverage that includes free visits to: Emplify Health by Bellin primary care providers, Urgent Care & Fast Care facilities, physical therapy sessions and any labs required during these visits
• Professional Development: Access to online continuing education for career growth
• Empowerment:Shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth.
• Self-Care Culture:Encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home

Be a member of a passionate workforce, that feels like family and is driven to provide exceptional patient care with a strong focus on community.We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values – belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility – our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Emplify Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.