Care Team Leader - Inpatient Pediatric General Medical/Surgical (NEW unit)

About the role

Be part of something remarkable at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Care Team Leader-Pediatric General Medical/Surgical to join our newest unit at the American Family Children’s Hospital. This 9-bed unit will care for children from infancy through adolescence who have a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems, including General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, ENT, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics, other surgical specialties, and medical observation (OBS).

This is a 90% FTE position working 8/12 evening/night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation per unit. Hours may vary based on operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI. This position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials depending on hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team
• Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Preferred
• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit - Required (2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu)
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit - Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population - Preferred
• 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
• National certification in relevant specialty - Preferred

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• 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
• 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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include: Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked. Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked.

Schedule

90% FTE, 8/12 evening/night shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation per unit. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.