HRTMS Job Description Management
| Nursing Program Specialist J o b D e s c r i p t i o n | | |
JOB INFORMATION | Effective Date: | 10/4/2024 | Entity: | Wisconsin | Job Code: | 800032 | Job Title: | Nursing Program Specialist | Exemption Status: | Exempt | Management Level: | Individual Contributor | JOB SUMMARY | | | The Nursing Program Specialist (NPS) provides leadership and oversight for a variety of programs and projects within the UW Health system to support the delivery of high quality evidence-based care and professional nursing practice. Activities may include working with shared governance councils; developing workflows and processes to meet program needs; participating in various process improvement initiatives; maintaining standards related to evidence based practices and best practices; and providing feedback and guidance for nursing and system leaders. The Nursing Program Specialist will plan, implement, and evaluate program specific initiatives and projects to advance patient and family care and nursing practice at UW Health.. Under the direction of their next level leader, the Nursing Program Specialist will also be assigned work based on the needs of nursing at UW Health. | | | | | | | | |
• | Maintain standards for nursing excellence through ongoing maintenance of key nursing programs, designations, accreditations, and/or regulatory compliance. Coordinate nursing program initiatives, including, but not limited to, assessment of enterprise readiness; formulation and implementation of improvement strategies to meet program criteria; provide program updates and information throughout the enterprise on an ongoing basis. | • | Coordinate improvement work by developing, reviewing, revising, and implementing workflows, policies, procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with existing committees and leaders which direct and guide work performed. | • | Review relevant research, other literature, and best practices related to programs and develop work plans for program design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance. | • | Serve on other relevant workgroups and committees and devise communication strategies to keep organization informed about program areas. | • | Collaborate on and support other selected professional practice advancement initiatives, such as the nursing professional practice model, peer review, and nursing care delivery model. | • | Demonstrate expertise in the nursing process through participation in clinical programs and projects. | • | Evaluate program outcomes and role model professional nursing practice behaviors. | • | Plan and implement educational programming and communications related to the programs and projects. | • | May mentor nurses in their professional development through experiences available at the healthcare facility, the organization’s academic practice partners, and/or community. |
ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. |
Age Specific Competency (Clinical jobs only) | X | Clinical | | (Select all that apply) | | | | | | | |
Age Specific Competency | Select all that apply | | X | Infants (Birth - 11 months) | | X | Toddlers (1 - 3 years) | | X | Preschool (4 - 5 years) | | X | School Age (6 - 12 years) | | X | Adolescent (13 - 19 years) | | X | Young Adult (20 - 40 years) | | X | Middle Adult (41 - 65 years) | | X | Older Adult (Over 65) | | | | | |
Education | Education Level | Education Details | Required/
Preferred | | Bachelor's Degree | in Nursing | Required | | Master's Degree | Nursing, Business or related healthcare field. Four years of leadership experience may be considered in lieu of Master’s Degree | Required | | Doctorate Degree | DNP or PhD in Nursing | Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Work Experience | Experience | Experience Details | Required/
Preferred | | 3 years | of recent nursing experience | Required | | | If in Magnet, experience in developing professional practice, clinical advancement and Magnet recognition programing | Preferred | | | Program or project management experience | Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Wisconsin Licenses & Certifications | Licenses/Certification Details | Time Frame | Required/
Preferred | | Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin or equivalency | Upon Hire | Required | | Certification in area of specialty or eligible for certification | | Preferred | | | | | | | | |
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities | • | Effective leadership abilities, specifically the ability to lead without direct authority | • | Ability to quickly assimilate, assesses, and acts upon new concepts, trends, and initiatives. | • | Proficient with organizational and professional interrelationships, conflict resolution, and change concepts. | • | Ability to think systemically and understand the implications of policies and practices | • | Ability to use and implement process improvement tools and techniques. | • | Effective oral and written communication and human relation skills required –communicate and work with diverse constituencies, develop rapport with people at all levels of the organization, clearly communicate goals, objectives and progress | • | Effective analytical ability in order to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to and solve complex problems and issues | • | Must be able to work independently and prioritize workload to complete projects with minimal direction | • | Must be energetic, forward-thinking with a positive and professional image | • | Proficient Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook | • | Valid State of Wisconsin driver's license required. Must be willing to travel for meetings | • | Knowledge of professional nursing practice elements, contemporary models of nursing, and knowledge regarding the Magnet Model is also essential. | | | |
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS |
| Physical Demand Level | Occasional
Up to 33% of the time | Frequent
34%-66% of the time | Constant
67%-100% of the time | ☒ | Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. | Up to 10# | Negligible | Negligible | ☐ | Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree. | up to 20# | Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls. | Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight | ☐ | Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. | 20-50# | 10-25# | Negligible-10# | ☐ | Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. | 50-100# | 25-50# | 10-20# | ☐ | Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds. | Over 100# | Over 50# | Over 20# |
Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above: | | Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position. | | | |
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