Nursing Education Specialist​/RN-Nursing Educator- Inpatient Pediatrics General Care & Specialty

Work Schedule

This is a 100% FTE salaried 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 (AFCH) with occasional travel to the UW Health Administrative Office Building, located in Madison, WI.

• Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position.
• Salary is prorated based on FTE.
• Pay range on posting is based on both job title pay ranges combined, see specific ranges for each position title below:
• RN-Nursing Educator Pay Range: $90,552-$135,784
• Nursing Education Specialist Pay Range: $97,764-$146,646
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

Be part of something remarkable and help shape the growth and development of pediatric nursing staff at Wisconsin’s nationally recognized children's hospital.

We are seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas.
• Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients.
• Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence-based pediatric care.
• Support innovative pediatric programs and unit growth, including a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant population and a new pediatric short-stay unit expansion.
• Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short-stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system-wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across American Family Children’s Hospital.
• Serve as an expert for the areas of support. Three (3) years of pediatric inpatient nursing experience, with experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and specialty pediatric populations strongly preferred.

• 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.

• RN-Nursing Educator:
  • Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree (BSN) Required
  • Must obtain Master’s degree in Nursing in relevant specialty within five (5) years of start date in this position Required
• Nursing Education Specialist:
  • Master's Degree in Nursing Required
  • Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred

• RN-Nursing Educator:
  • Three (3) years of relevant nursing experience Required
  • Previous experience as a nursing educator Preferred
  • Five (5) years of relevant nursing experience Preferred
  • Experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Nursing Education Specialist:
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
  • 3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred