RN - Inpatient, Med & Surg 5th Floor

About the role

Advance your nursing career at East Madison Hospital, which is the newest and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness. The 5th floor Inpatient unit is a fast-paced, 27-bed medical surgical general care unit that offers rewarding nursing opportunities at a Magnet designated hospital.

Responsibilities

• Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and diversity.
• Join a team of remarkable nurses and have the opportunity to care for general care patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Work in a collaborative environment, surrounded by state of the art technology, evidence-based practice and a strong interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice changes.
• Collaborate in the development, execution and evaluation of the multidisciplinary plan of care.

Schedule

90% FTE, mix of 8 and 12 hour evening/night shifts. Weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at East Madison Hospital in Madison, WI.

Pay

Additional components of compensation may include shift differentials: $4/hour evening, $5/hour night, and $4.25/hour weekend as applicable for hours worked. Overtime available.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Relevant Certification Preferred