Nursing Program Specialist-Magnet and Nursing Excellence (Finance)

Description

Work Schedule:

1.0 FTE salaried position; This is a full-time position scheduled to typically work Monday through Friday, with core hours between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, however some off hours or weekends may be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the Administrative Office Building in Middleton, WI with travel required to various local and regional locations as needed.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse to

• Coordinate the ongoing Magnet recognition initiative, including, assessment of enterprise readiness; formulation and implementation of improvement strategies to meet the Magnet criteria.
• Review relevant research, other literature, and best practices related to programs and develop work plans for program design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance.
• Collaborate on and support other selected professional practice advancement initiatives such as professional nursing clinical ladder.
• Plan and implement educational programming related to the programs and projects.
• Preferred candidates will have a master's degree or higher, strong programmatic experience, and experience with EBP, professional dissemination, project management, delivery of curriculum content as well as proficiency in presentation skills.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required
• Master's Degree Nursing, Business or related healthcare field. Four years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree Required
• Doctorate Degree DNP or PhD in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years of recent nursing experience Required
• If in Magnet, experience in developing professional practice, clinical advancement and Magnet recognition programing Preferred
• Program or project management experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or equivalency Upon Hire Required
• Certification in area of specialty or eligible for certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW 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.

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.

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.

Job Description

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