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

UW Health•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the newest unit at the American Family Children’s Hospital, a 9-bed unit that will care for children from infancy through adolescence. This role involves caring for patients with 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). The Care Team Leader will motivate and lead nursing staff, collaborate with the interprofessional team, analyze and resolve problems, and mentor others to grow professionally.

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
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

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.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
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