RN Care Team Leader - Thoracic Surgery (Day/Evening)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Shift/weekend differential

Tuition benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to motivate and lead nursing staff on a thoracic surgery unit, mentoring peers and ensuring high-quality patient care. The role supports collaboration with an interprofessional team in a 7-bed unit designed for a quiet healing environment.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in WI (or compact state), CPR/BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and 2+ years in an inpatient unit with potential leadership experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the State of WI or compact license
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• ACLS within 6 months required
• National certification in relevant specialty preferred

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead nursing staff in collaboration with the interprofessional team
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance knowledge and skills
• Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management
• Analyze and resolve problems outside the nurse clinician domain and collaborate with other departments and care providers

Skills

RN licensure WI

CPR/BLS

ACLS within 6 months

Leadership

Education

Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to motivate and lead nursing staff on a thoracic surgery unit, mentoring peers and ensuring high-quality patient care. The role supports collaboration with an interprofessional team in a 7-bed unit designed for a quiet healing environment.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in WI (or compact state), CPR/BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and 2+ years in an inpatient unit with potential leadership experience.