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

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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.

Be part of something remarkable

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

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
  

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.

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.