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Registered Nurse - Inpatient - Acute Medical-Progressive Care

Employer
UW Health
Location
Madison
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Part Time
Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Evening/Night shifts with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital location in Madison, WI.

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We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join Acute Medical and Progressive Care (D6/5):

Nurses on this 29-bed unit are skilled in providing comprehensive and specialized nursing care to the acutely ill adult patient who may present with multiple comorbidities, a variety of medical diagnoses, and hemodynamic instability.
Specialty populations cared for on the unit include patients with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis (CF), pulmonary hypertension (PH), and post lung transplant.
Nurses are highly competent, adaptable, and trained to meet the needs of both general care and intermediate care (IMC) patients, with 15 beds dedicated to general care and 14 to IMC.
Nurses on D6/5 excel at communicating and collaborating with care teams to promote smooth transitions amongst levels of care, including those patients who transition from critical care units to the acute progressive care unit.
Critical thinking, problem solving, and a desire to provide high quality care in a learning environment is important, and there are many opportunities throughout the year on D6/5 to attain new knowledge and grow your nursing practice.
Nurses on D6/5 are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and encouraged to pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and/or Progressive Care Nursing.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of a baccalaureate, associate or diploma nursing school
Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Work Experience:
Minimum - One (1) year relevant clinical experience
Preferred - Critical care or IMC training

Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum - Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin, CPR
Preferred - ACLS

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet??-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's hospital and considered one of the leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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