Nursing Education Specialist – Inpatient Pediatrics, General Care & Specialty Services

Aspirus Health

Nursing Education Specialist developing pediatric nursing education programs at American Family Children’s Hospital. Leading onboarding and professional development for nursing staff across various pediatric specialties.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,764 - $146,646 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing professional development for nursing staff across pediatric general care and specialty inpatient areas.
Support nurses caring for diverse pediatric populations including hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, neuroscience, ENT, plastics, medical/surgical, behavioral health, trauma, and transplant patients.
Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote safe, evidence-based pediatric care.
Support innovative pediatric programs and unit growth, including a specialized pediatric hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant population and a new pediatric short-stay unit expansion.
Serve as a clinical education resource for nurses caring for both short-stay and complex pediatric patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and psychosocial needs.
Collaborate with fellow nurse educators, CNSs, managers, and program leaders to advance nursing excellence, support system-wide initiatives, and foster a culture of learning across American Family Children’s Hospital.
Serve as an expert for the areas of support. Three (3) years of pediatric inpatient nursing experience, with experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, medical-surgical, and specialty pediatric populations strongly preferred.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree in Nursing Required
Master's Degree in Nursing Education Preferred
3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience with position specific patient population Preferred
3 years of experience providing orientation and education for nursing staff in clinical setting Preferred
Relevant experience in primary and specialty clinic settings for NES candidates working in ambulatory areas Preferred
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

pediatric nursingclinical educationcompetency validationevidence-based careorientation and educationpatient assessmentprogram developmentprogram evaluationnursing excellenceambulatory care

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipcommunicationinterdisciplinary teamworkmentorshiporganizational skillscultural competenceadaptabilityproblem-solvingsupportive teaching

Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)National certification in relevant specialty