RN - Patient & Family Educator

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks an RN Patient & Family Educator to provide education to adults and pediatric patients on diabetes, heart failure, anticoagulation, and related self-management skills.

This 60% FTE, day-shift role works onsite at University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and East Madison Hospital, partnering with interdisciplinary teams to tailor learning plans and reinforce care goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 3 years recent relevant clinical experience required.
• Broad experience in medical/surgical and/or pediatric nursing required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to adult and pediatric patients on diabetes, heart failure, anticoagulation therapy, and brief alcohol intervention to support safe care.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and deliver individualized education on self-management skills like blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and CGM use.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and reinforce education across inpatient units and clinics.
• Utilize evidence-based education strategies and health literacy principles to enhance patient learning.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff and support a comprehensive education program across UW Health.

Skills

Diabetes education

Heart failure care

Anticoagulation education

Pediatric nursing

Medical-surgical nursing

Health literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Work Schedule:

60% FTE, Day shift. Weekdays, plus every 9th Saturday rotation required, Sundays and Holidays off. We offer a competitive starting pay; relevant work experience will be considered. You will work onsite at the University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and East Madison Hospital locations in Madison, WI.

Description:

Be part of something remarkable, join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Patient & Family Educator to:

Provide specialized education to adult and pediatric patients on conditions including diabetes, heart failure, anticoagulation therapy (Coumadin and Lovenox), and brief alcohol intervention to support safe and effective care.

Assess patient and family learning needs and deliver individualized education on essential self-management skills such as blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and continuous glucose monitor use.

Partner with interdisciplinary teams across inpatient units and clinics to coordinate and reinforce education and support patients and families in understanding their care plans.

Utilize evidence-based education strategies, health literacy principles, and innovative teaching technologies to enhance patient and family learning.

Serve as a resource and collaborator for clinical staff, reinforcing patient education and supporting a comprehensive patient and family education program across UW Health.

Preferred candidates will have experience caring for patients with diabetes, heart failure, or anticoagulation therapy needs.

Pay:

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening and night shift differential
• Weekend differential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years recent relevant clinical experience Required
• Broad experience in medical/surgical and/or pediatric nursing Required
• Demonstrated leadership experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• RN Licensure in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR Certification Upon Hire Required
• CDE 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 is 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 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 endeavour 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.