staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - SANE / Forensic - $40-60 per hour

UW Health

Madison (WI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave - 2 weeks

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE/Forensic for an ongoing staff position on a unique Forensic/Family Practice unit. The RN will contribute to high-quality patient care and advance critical thinking within a supportive team environment.

The role requires collaboration with correctional officers to care for forensic patients, in a Magnet-designated academic medical center. Shifts include 8- to 12-hour day/evening coverage with a weekend rotation and comprehensive

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.
Relevant RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Be part of a team that develops advanced critical thinking skills in a dynamic, supportive setting.
Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit delivering care to patients with complex acute and chronic conditions.
Collaborate with correctional officers to care for forensic patients and ensure safety and quality of care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) SANE / Forensic for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: SANE / Forensic
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

Work Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12-hour day/evening shift between the hours of 7:00 am - 11:30 pm with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable! Become part of a dedicated group of professionals who excel in the care of highly diverse medical and surgical patients.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Be part of a team that offers the opportunity to develop advanced critical thinking skills in a dynamic and supportive setting
Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditions
Have the unique opportunity to collaborate with correctional officers while caring for incarcerated patients who are inmates from the Department of Corrections for the State of Wisconsin. Nurses on this unit go through specific training to care for the forensic patient population.
Be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care. Magnet is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.

Please take a minute to watch this video about our Family Practice and Forensics unit.

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 on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse 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

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
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.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

UW Health Job ID #51310. Posted job title: RN - - Family Practice and Forensics

About UW Health

UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.

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