Care Team Leader- Inpatient Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Shared governance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

UW Health's American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI, seeks a Care Team Leader RN for 75% FTE day/evening shifts, with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation. You’ll coordinate a holistic plan of care for pediatric patients, including those on home ventilators, dialysis, or tracheostomies.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, support patients with nephrology issues and new diabetes diagnoses, and contribute to a caring, high-quality pediatric care environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two years in an inpatient unit
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a holistic plan of care with a multidisciplinary team for patients and families
• Care for pediatric patients dependent on technology (ventilators, home dialysis, tracheostomies)
• Manage care for patients with nephrology needs, new type 1 diabetes diagnoses, epilepsy, and scoliosis under supervision

Skills

RN Experience

Leadership

Pediatric care

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

75% FTE, Day/Evening Shifts between 0700-1530 or 0700-1930. Every 3rd weekend with a holiday rotation required. You will be working at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay:

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked.
• Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Grow your nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children's Hospital.

We are seeking a Care Team Leader RN to:

• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for the patient and family.
• Care for children dependent on technology such as home ventilators and home dialysis as well as children dependent on tracheostomies.
• You will also care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and idiopathic/non-idiopathic scoliosis.

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.
• 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.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred

Licenses & 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
• Peds Universal Care- PALS within 180 Days Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW 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.

American Family Children's Hospital

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.

Job Description

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