Clinical Nurse Specialist – East Madison Hospital Medical/Surgical 4th Floor
UW Health
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with our East Madison Hospital (EMH) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team to provide clinical expertise and support to nursing staff at East Madison Hospital, with a focus on medical and surgical nursing for the general care adult population.
- Areas of inpatient support include EMH Medical/Surgical 4th Floor Unit as well as supporting future expansion within EMH.
- The patient population on this floor includes both medical and surgical patients. High volume elective surgical admissions will be orthopedic patients, including joint replacement, spine surgery, and both upper extremity and lower extremity procedures. A smaller volume of the elective surgical patients will come from Neurosurgery spine, Urology, General Surgery, Endocrine, and Bariatrics. In addition to the surgical population, nurses will care for a variety of medical patients including those with pneumonia, sepsis, COPD, CHF and other acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Support nursing practice in a beautiful new physical environment with state of the art technology and the opportunity to build a broad nursing foundation that will expand nursing skills beyond that of a single specialty area of nursing. EMH 4th floor is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.
- Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; three or more years of inpatient medical/surgical or general care experience is strongly preferred.
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience
- Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist
- Experience in an academic medical center
- Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
- Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.
- Two staff showers near the lockers on the 1st floor.
- Free parking.
- Café on the first floor with healthy grab and go options.
- Quiet lounge and wellness rooms on each floor.
- Private lactation rooms with a fridge on each floor.
- Staff can access the aquatic center and fitness facility free-of-charge at East Madison Hospital, across the street.
- Health Technology Center available for light staff support needs, such as a replacement mouse, keyboards, etc.