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UW Health

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Medical Intermediate Care Unit

UW Health Madison, WI, US

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Join our team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist! 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 work at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to:

  • Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for a new 16-bed Medical Intermediate Care Unit, helping shape care delivery and improve outcomes in a growing, high-acuity program opening in 2027.  
  • Serve as the clinical expert for adult intermediate care patients, mentoring nurses, advancing nursing practice, and supporting the integration of evidence-based care for patients requiring enhanced monitoring and complex medical management.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize care for patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac conditions, infectious diseases, acute organ dysfunction, and other complex medical diagnoses requiring intermediate-level care.
  • Drive practice innovation by identifying gaps in care delivery, implementing new technologies and best practices, removing barriers to care, and leading research and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support a dynamic care environment that bridges intensive and general care, providing expertise for patients requiring advanced respiratory support, specialized infusions, and frequent clinical assessment.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership, physicians, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to advance professional nursing practice, improve patient outcomes, and help establish a new model of intermediate care at UW Health.

 

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
     
Qualifications
  • Master's Degree or doctoral degree in Nursing Required
  • Master's Degree or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus Preferred
Work Experience
  • 2 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
  • 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
  • Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist 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
  • Current CPR/BLS certification Required
  • CNS certification Preferred
  • Certification in specialty area of practice Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.


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.

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