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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dialysis

UW Health
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2025

Description:

Work Schedule:

100% FTE salaried position. The scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday day shifts with some off shifts and weekends. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work on-site primarily at University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 Hospital in WI!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

  • Provide clinical expertise and support to hemodialysis nursing staff within the UW Health organization who care for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease who are needing intermittent and/or continuous dialysis with the use of different treatment modalities to patients of all ages, neonatal to geriatric.
    • Areas of inpatient support include the 9-bed dialysis unit located within University Hospital in Madison, WI.
    • Support is also provided to the dialysis nurses who travel within the Madison area to provide inpatient dialysis services at University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Meriter Hospital and the local VA Hospital.
  • Implement customized evidence-based advanced nursing interventions, including the provision of direct care, to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes.
  • Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; three years of dialysis experience including CRRT 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.
  • 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 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.

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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