RN - Pulmonary and Medical IMC Unit

UW Health; Madison (WI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Résumé du poste

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit. You will care for complex general and intermediate care patients, participate in quality improvement, and pursue specialty certification. The unit emphasizes safe staffing ratios and patient-centered care in a Magnet-designated hospital.

The role offers flexible scheduling, shift differentials, and opportunities for professional growth within a renowned program for lung transplant patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Six months nursing experience or participation in UW Health Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
• Current RN license in WI or compact jurisdiction upon hire.
• ACLS within 6 months required.

Responsabilités

• Provide care for acutely ill patients on the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit, including CF, pulmonary hypertension, and post-lung transplant.
• Work on a 29-bed unit with acuity-based staffing.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
• Pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.

Connaissances

Six months nursing experience

CPR/BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

Nurse Residency Program completion

Formation

BSN Preferred

Description du poste

Work Schedule

90% FTE, evening/night shift. Weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable! Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the UW Health Inpatient Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care (IMC) 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.

Please take a minute to review this video of the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for complex general care and intermediate care level patients on the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit.
• Work on a 29-bed unit that incorporates safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios to accommodate the high patient acuities and specialty patient populations cared for here.
• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as patients post lung transplant.
• UW Health is the #1 ranked lung transplant program in the nation and is one of only four Pulmonary Hypertension Association-accredited centers in Wisconsin.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
• Use critical thinking skills and become an expert pulmonary medicine RN. As a nurse on this unit, you will go through certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), IMC training, and are supported to pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.

"My coworkers are always there for me and willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. The nurses are knowledgeable, fun, and care about the community inside and outside of the hospital. This is a great unit to be a part of and grow as an individual and professional!" -Christy Nguyen, BSN, RN

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).
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• 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. Required
• Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Work Experience

• 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. Required
• Relevant RN Experience 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 Upon Hire Required
• Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• ACLS within 6 months Required
• Relevant certification 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.

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