Thoracic Surgery RN Lead — Evening/Night Shift

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for the Thoracic Surgery Unit IMC. This role leads a care team and coordinates with interprofessional staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a 7-bed unit.

The RN will mentor colleagues, oversee shift operations, ensure safe, efficient care, and support department goals. BSN preferred; 2 years inpatient experience; CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months; leadership experience valued.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
• 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

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 outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Mentoring

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (Baccalaureate) preferred

Job description

UW Health in Madison, WI seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care for the Thoracic Surgery Unit IMC. This role leads a care team and coordinates with interprofessional staff to deliver high-quality patient care in a 7-bed unit.

The RN will mentor colleagues, oversee shift operations, ensure safe, efficient care, and support department goals. BSN preferred; 2 years inpatient experience; CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months; leadership experience valued.