Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dialysis

UW Health
dental insurance, parental leave, paid time off, relocation assistance
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
600 Highland Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 15, 2025
Description: Work Schedule: Bring your dialysis expertise to UW Health!! This is a 100% FTE salaried position scheduled to typically work weekdays, 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 at University Hospital with occasional travel in the Madison, WI area to the facilities that our hemodialysis team supports. Advance your professional nursing career at the #1 Hospital in WI! We are seeking a MSN or DNP prepared 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. Improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality by providing expert clinical guidance, education, and implementing evidence-based practices . Act as a clinical expert for specific clinical populations; three years of dialysis experience including CRRT is highly preferred. Pay: Pay range is based on a full-time (100%) position. Salary is prorated to FTE. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants. 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. American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond. UnityPoint Health - Meriter - This position is located at our partner organization, UnityPoint Health - Meriter, a 448-bed community hospital located at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, just two miles from University Hospital. UW Health partnered with UnityPoint Health - Meriter in 2017 as a way to better serve our community by leveraging the complex, tertiary capabilities of the UW Health system and the community-based hospital and primary care capabilities of UnityPoint Health-Meriter. East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits