Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
hace 3 días
Madison
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Acute Care, • Discipline: RN, • Duration: Ongoing, • Employment Type: Staff Description: Work Schedule: 90% FTE, day/evening shift. Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the UW Health RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery unit! UW Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to: • Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for high acuity general care level patients on the 28 bed Acute Care General Surgery unit., • Provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts., • Be part of a team of nurses that are skilled in providing post-operative surgical care for acutely ill patients. Become an expert in management of surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, administering enteral nutrition, complex wound care with use of would vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care., • Collaborate with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology as well as specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs., • Work in a setting that fosters a culture of professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship., • Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes. “UW Health is an incredible place to work because of the strong sense of community and the opportunities for growth. Working on the Acute Care General Surgery unit is special because of the staff. We are a close-knit group, especially on night shift. What I enjoy most is the collaboration and teamwork and how every person brings something unique to the table. There is always something new to learn.” -Tessa Lewis, BSN, RN, CTL 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., • 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. Qualifications, • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) PreferredWork Experience, • eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required, • Relevant RN Experience PreferredLicenses & Certifications, • 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 Required, • Current CPR/BLS Certification Required, • Relevant Certification 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. Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID #47229. Posted job title: RN , Acute Care General Surgery Unit About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits • Holiday Pay, • Vision benefits, • Continuing Education, • Sick pay, • Dental benefits, • Life insurance, • Discount program, • Pet insurance, • Wellness and fitness programs, • Medical benefits