Clinical Nurse Specialist-Blood Utilization and Safety
Madison, WI 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

90% FTE, Monday - Friday, primarily between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Minimal weekend or holiday coverage. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI with limited travel within the organization.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

  • Promote conservation and appropriate use of blood products and/or their alternatives.
  • Evaluate transfusion systems and processes and identify methods to improve patient safety.
  • Ensure compliance and that regulatory needs are met.
  • Participate in the education of nurses and physicians involved in all aspects of transfusion.
  • Experience in blood management and/or transfusion is highly preferred.

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.
  • 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.

Education:

Minimum - Master's or doctoral degree in Nursing.

Preferred - Master's (MSN) or doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) with CNS role focus.

Work Experience:

Minimum - Two years of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Preferred - Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience. Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist. Experience in an academic medical center.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - 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. Current CPR/BLS Certification.

Preferred - CNS certification. Certification in specialty area of practice.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Doctorate
Required Experience
2+ years
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