Clinical Nurse Specialist​/Nurse Specialist-Outpatient Procedures

Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or a Nurse Specialist and bring your advanced procedural nursing expertise! This unique opportunity is a 100% FTE position scheduled to work primarily 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 onsite at the Digestive Health Center, 750 University Row and University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

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

An APRN with advanced education and specialized clinical expertise who integrates care across direct patient care, nursing practice, and organizational/system levels.

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.

• Serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services, supporting nursing practice at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital's Ambulatory Procedure Center (APC), with opportunities to influence care across a diverse range of specialties and patient populations.
• Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes, safety, workflows, and the patient and family experience.
• Support nurses caring for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, ketamine infusions, and minor outpatient surgeries, as well as high-acuity patients requiring urgent or emergent procedures.
• Partner with an expert multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other clinical staff to advance care delivery across procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings.
• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and education to nursing staff while supporting the integration of evidence-based practice, new technology, and evolving procedural techniques.
• Help shape the future of outpatient procedural care across a growing and highly specialized program, collaborating with nursing leaders, fellow CNSs, educators, and interdisciplinary partners to drive innovation and excellence in patient care.

Pay range is based on a full‑time (100%) position.

Salary is prorated based on FTE.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two weeks 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,…