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VP/Ambulatory CNO & Nursing Support Services

UW Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2026
💰 $2,147,483,647/yr

About the role

Work Schedule: 
This is a full time position, scheduled Monday through Friday with core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is hybrid, with a regular need to work onsite in Madison, WI to support organizational priorities. Off hours availability may be required.

Be part of something remarkable

UW Health is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and influential nursing executive to serve as Vice President, Ambulatory Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Support Services.

In this role, you will:

  • Advance nursing quality and safety; ambulatory and inpatient coordinated care; emergency education and clinical simulation; nursing professional development and patient education.
  • Play a critical role in bridging communication across ambulatory and inpatient teams, and fostering strong partnerships with physicians, nursing, patient care services, the School of Nursing, and ancillary departments.
  • To be a respected change agent with the ability to navigate complex, sometimes challenging environments with confidence, clarity, and influence.
  • Have a strong foundation in financial acumen and the business of nursing is essential, with a focus on improving staffing strategies and enterprise wide understanding of nursing operations.

 

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.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

 

Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Nursing Required
  • Doctorate in a related field Preferred

 

Work Experience:

  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management or supervisory level experience in ambulatory nursing or a nursing support services function Required
  • Experience with an academic medical center Preferred

 

Certifications: 

  • Registered Nurse, Licensed in State of Wisconsin or eligible to apply for a Wisconsin nursing license Required
  • Recognized certification in nursing leadership or administration Preferred
     
 Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.

 

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