Nursing Assistant Instructor (RN Required)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for the Nursing Assistant Program in Madison, WI. The role requires guiding students, evaluating performance, and ensuring alignment with Wisconsin DHS requirements to deliver high-quality, safe patient care.

One year inpatient RN experience and one year RN/LPN long-term care or rehab experience are required. Instructors collaborate with the NA Program Manager and other instructors, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 1 year of inpatient RN experience and 1 year of RN or LPN long‑term care or Rehab experience required.
• 3 years of inpatient RN experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Registration as a professional nurse in Wisconsin upon hire required.
• Nurse Aide Program Primary Instructor in the State of WI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for UW Health's Nursing Assistant Program.
• Guide, motivate, and inspire students in a respectful, inclusive learning environment.
• Evaluate student performance across classroom, lab, and clinical settings with meaningful feedback.
• Ensure course materials and clinical experiences align with Wisconsin DHS requirements and program objectives.
• Collaborate with the NA Program Manager and fellow instructors to improve program quality.
• Bring clinical nursing expertise to the classroom to prepare students for safe patient care.

Skills

Clinical instruction

Student assessment

Communication

Didactic teaching

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

Work Schedule

This is full-time 100% salaried position. Hours and shifts may vary depending on cohort needs. Hours may include weekends and off-hours for clinicals, didactic instruction and/or skills teaching. Classroom instruction is located at 610 N. Whitney Way in Madison, WI. Currently all clinicals are at University Hospital.

Pay

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

Be part of something remarkable

Join UW Health and help shape the next generation of nursing assistants!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide engaging didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction for UW Health's Nursing Assistant Program, preparing students with the knowledge and hands‑on skills needed to provide safe, compassionate patient care.
• Guide, motivate, and inspire students while creating a respectful, inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learners and encourages professional growth.
• Evaluate student performance and progress across classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, providing meaningful feedback and identifying opportunities for additional support.
• Ensure high-quality instruction and program compliance by aligning courses and clinical experiences with Wisconsin Department of Health Services requirements, program objectives, and Nursing Assistant scope of practice.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and program development by evaluating instructional effectiveness, updating course materials, and collaborating with the NA Program Manager and fellow instructors.
• Bring your clinical nursing expertise to the classroom and make a lasting impact by helping prepare future nursing assistants to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients and families.

Please note that 1 (one) year of inpatient RN experience and one (1) year of RN or LPN long‑term care is required for the position.

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

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of inpatient RN experience and one (1) year of RN or LPN long‑term care or Rehab experience Required
• 3 years of inpatient RN experience Preferred
• Skills teaching or didactic teaching experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• BLS certification Required
• Nurse Aide Program Primary Instructor in the State of WI 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.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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.

East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital - on Madison's east side - provides post-acute inpatient rehabilitation care in a free-standing rehab hospital. The 50-bed hospital offers short-term inpatient rehabilitation services and education for people recovering from an injury or an illness and will specialize in helping patients regain their ability to perform daily tasks, regain cognitive processes and physical function, restore basic life skills and facilitate psychosocial adjustment and return to the community.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. UW Health partnered with UnityPoint Health - Meriter in 2017 as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health-Meriter.