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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Outpatient Procedures

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$97.8k - $146.6k/yr
Mid
Master's, PhD
Madison, WI, USA
In PersonPrimarily onsite at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital; some off-hours or weekend work may be required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Nursing or a Doctorate degree in Nursing is required.
  • Three years of relevant clinical nursing experience is required.
  • A Wisconsin Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license is required upon hire.
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) certification in an area of specialty or population focus is required upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a clinical expert across outpatient procedural services, supporting nursing practice at the Digestive Health Center and University Hospital's Ambulatory Procedure Center across diverse specialties and patient populations.
  • Lead evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives for complex procedural care, identifying opportunities to improve patient outcomes, safety, workflows, and the patient and family experience.
  • Support nurses caring for patients undergoing advanced procedures, including bronchoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, ketamine infusions, and minor outpatient surgeries, as well as high-acuity patients requiring urgent or emergent procedures.
  • Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other clinical staff to advance care delivery across procedural, pre/post, and bedside settings.
  • Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and education to nursing staff while supporting the integration of evidence-based practice, new technology, and evolving procedural techniques.
  • Collaborate with nursing leaders, fellow Clinical Nurse Specialists, educators, and interdisciplinary partners to shape outpatient procedural care and drive innovation and excellence in patient care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in another nurse leadership role is preferred.
  • Experience in an academic medical center is preferred.
  • Certification in a specialty area of practice is preferred.

About the company

UW Health provides patient care, teaching, and research through a 471-bed academic medical center affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It combines inpatient treatment and outpatient clinics with multidisciplinary teams using evidence-based care and advanced medical technologies. It differentiates itself as an academic medical center connected to UW–Madison, enabling access to clinical trials and comprehensive transplant services. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and advance health through high-quality care, education, and research for the community and beyond.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1998

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