RN - Inpatient, Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care at UW Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered nurse, Inpatient care, Pulmonary care, Medical intermediate care, Critical thinking, Patient assessment, Evidence-based practice, Quality improvement, Teamwork, Compassion, Advanced cardiac life support, Medical-surgical nursing, Progressive care nursing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. 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. [https://www.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/zImages for Social Media - DO NOT REMOVE/RN Pulmonary and Medical IMC HR 2027702-24 v3.mp4] 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. Intermediate level patients on this unit follow a 1:2 RN-to-patient ratio. * 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 Work Experience * Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric): 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 [http://www.uwhealth.org/locations/Location.action?locationdetail=&_sourcePage=/index.jsp&locationId=170] 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 [https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=4532&entityid=3&p=UWH] UW Hospital and Clinics benefits [https://www.uwhealth.org/files/uwhealth/careers-assets/benefits/HR-110695-17-Benefits-Flier-for-UWHC-Employees.pdf]

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will provide compassionate care to complex patients on the Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care unit, maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios. They will participate in evidence-based therapies, research studies, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.