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 in Madison, WI. 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).

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

Schedule

• 60% FTE, 8/12 Evening/Night Shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation per unit
• Hours may vary based on operational needs of department
• Position is eligible for shift and weekend differentials depending on hours worked

Pay

• Shift Differentials: $4/hour evening and $5/hour night as applicable for hours worked
• Weekend Differential: $4.25/hour as applicable for hours worked

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred