RN- Care Team Leader–Thoracic Surgery Unit–IMC and General Care (B4/3)

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Two-week parental leave and adoption

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits eligibility

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse for its Thoracic Surgery unit. The role leads a 7-bed inpatient team, coordinating care with an interprofessional staff to ensure high quality patient outcomes.

The CTL will mentor staff, manage daily operations, and collaborate across departments to resolve complex issues while supporting department goals and patient safety.

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’ experience in an inpatient unit
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their 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 that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education

Baccalaureate Degree In Nursing

Job description

Work Schedule

90% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Job Description

90% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

• Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to:

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Join our incredible Thoracic Surgery team caring for a variety of patients that may include: lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies and other thoracic procedures. This 7-bed unit with spacious rooms provides a quiet comforting environment for patients to heal.
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their 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 that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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

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
• ACLS within 6 months 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.

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 Description

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