Nursing Education Specialist – Surgical Services, Operating Room

Role Overview

• Lead onboarding and ongoing professional development for nursing staff in the Operating Room at East Madison Hospital, supporting a high-volume, multi-specialty surgical environment
• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive educational programs for intraoperative nursing practice across orthopedic, general, bariatric, minimally invasive, and emerging surgical service lines
• Support a dynamic OR setting performing 40–50 cases daily across 14 operating rooms, with upcoming expansion including additional OR suites, procedural space, and new specialties such as ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, urology, and gynecology
• Collaborate across surgical services, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to develop curriculum and education that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care
• Facilitate onboarding for experienced nurses transitioning into the OR and support competency development in a technology-driven environment, including robotics and evolving surgical innovations
• Serve as a clinical education resource and participate in system-wide initiatives; three (3) years of surgical services nursing experience including intraoperative/circulator nursing experience strongly preferred.

Requirements

• 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 Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Benefits

• 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