Work Schedule :

This charge nurse position is a 90% FTE, evening/night shift rotation, one in three weekend 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.

Description:

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Join the # 1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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

• Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management.
• Facilitate and participate in daily interprofessional rounds.
• Continuously assess unit needs by ensuring adequate resources for current and upcoming shifts.
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.
• Join the Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiothoracic Surgery team in the CVCT ICU to provide high quality care to patients on this acuity adaptable unit for critical care and intermediate care patients.
• Ensure care is delivered with a mixture of technological expertise and a positive commitment to meeting patient and family needs.
• Be an integral part of a team that provides care for patients requiring specialized care for cardiac and thoracic surgeries and procedures, heart and/or lung transplants, medical devices and a variety of cardiovascular medical diagnoses.

• 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.
• 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 - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience :

Minimum - Two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit. At least two (2) years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit.

Preferred - Three (3) years' experience in an acute care inpatient unit. Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - 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. Current CPR/BLS certification. ACLS obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred - National certification in relevant specialty.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

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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