Nursing Education Specialist- Inpatient Oncology, Inpatient Medical and General Care Support

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Join our team as a Nurse Education Specialist and work with nurses practicing general level inpatient care in both the hospital and home setting! 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 University Hospital with occasional travel to UW Health Administrative Office Building (AOB), UW Health Administrative Services Building (ASB) and the Northport Drive Clinic, all located in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Nursing Education Specialist (NES) interested in a unique opportunity to assist in the onboarding and professional development of nurses practicing at the acute care/general care level at UW Health across various modes of care delivery:

• Areas of support will include:
  • Inpatient Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital.
  • Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) department with nurses practicing acute hospital level care in the patient's home through our specialized HBHC program. The HBHC dedicated workspaces are located at ASB and Northport Drive Clinic, both in Madison, WI.
  • Various inpatient medical units practicing at the general care level at University Hospital, a level one trauma center, ranked #1 in the state of WI.
• The NES will facilitate and conduct the initial onboarding and continued professional development of the nursing staff within their assigned areas of support.
• Assist with curriculum and program development to support education for nursing staff at UW Health. This will include collaboration across departments.
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs.
• Participate in the promotion and delivery of new house wide initiatives as well as new nurse orientation at UW Health.
• Complete assigned Nursing Education Specialist (NES) responsibilities based on needs of the department.
• Provide expertise and resources in the area of support; for this position, three years of oncology/hematology inpatient nursing experience and at least one year of medical surgical nursing experience is highly preferred as well as experience in educating nurses.

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. Full time benefits for part time work,
• 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.

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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

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.