Charge Nurse / CTL – Med and Surg 5th floor
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse for the Medical and Surgical unit on the fifth floor of East Madison Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The role is a front-line leadership position in a collaborative inpatient environment supported by advanced technology, evidence-based practice, and an interdisciplinary team. The CTL serves as a mentor to nurses, supports the development of their knowledge and skills, monitors nursing quality metrics, and participates in quality improvement initiatives. The role also collaborates with management on unit hiring and patient experience rounding, and helps optimize patient and staff outcomes through resource utilization and distribution of patient care assignments. The position is 90% FTE, with evening and night shifts and rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Shift and weekend differentials apply to eligible hours. UW Health describes a benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, employee wellbeing resources, flexible schedule options, referral bonuses, and tuition benefits.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in an inpatient unit, or 2 years of combined work and leadership experience that may be considered in lieu of the inpatient-unit experience requirement.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a license from a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- ACLS certification within 6 months.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
- At least 3 years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit.
- Relevant RN experience with the department-specific patient population.
- National certification in a relevant specialty.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a front-line leader on an inpatient medical-surgical unit.
- Mentor nurses to advance their knowledge and skills.
- Monitor nursing quality metrics and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with management on unit hiring and patient experience rounding.
- Use resources effectively and distribute patient care assignments to optimize patient and staff outcomes.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Employee referral bonus opportunity
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Nursing excellence award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Shift differentials: $4 per hour for evening, $5 per hour for night, and $4.25 per hour for weekend hours, as applicable
- Overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
