University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Employment Type: Staff
RN – Venous Access Team (VAT)
Description:
Work Schedule:
90% FTE, day/evening with rotating weekends/holidays. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. This position covers University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, UW Health East Madison Hospital, and Eastpark Medical Center (opening Fall of 2024) located in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:
* Join our Venous Access Team (VAT) as a highly specialized nursing professional who focuses on the assessment, insertion, and maintenance of Dobhoff tubes and venous access devices for all age groups, including difficult to start peripheral IVs, midline catheters, and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).
* Provide consultative services and education to nursing and medical staff as needed.
* Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of educational initiatives, policies, and procedures.
* Maintain a collaborative relationship with multiple disciplines and team members who excel at interpersonal communication, prioritizing, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making.
At UW Health, you will have:
* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
* Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
* 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education:
Preferred – Bachelor of Science – Nursing Degree (BSN)
Work Experience:
Minimum – Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
Preferred – Relevant RN Experience
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum – Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse license compact; current CPR/BLS Certification
Preferred – Relevant Certification
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
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.
American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet-designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.
UW Health East Madison Hospital – is UW Health’s newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you’re sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.
Eastpark Medical Center – UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy. This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. and is slated to open in fall 2024.
Perks of working at Eastpark Medical Center:
* Natural light and beautiful views from the staff lounge and collaboration areas. Beautiful green space outdoors for wellness activities and a nearby walking path.
* Private lockers for staff to securely store personal items.
* Two staff showers near the lockers on the 1st floor.
* Free parking.
* Café on the first floor with healthy grab and go options.
* Quiet lounge and wellness rooms on each floor.
* Private lactation rooms with a fridge on each floor.
* Staff can access the aquatic center and fitness facility free-of-charge at East Madison Hospital, across the street.
* Health Technology Center available for light staff support needs, such as a replacement mouse, keyboards, etc.
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