Care Team Leader- Inpatient Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI
•Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Leader RN works in the Inpatient Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care Unit at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for patients and families. Patients include children who depend on technology such as home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies, as well as children with acute or chronic nephrology diseases, newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis. This position is 75% FTE, with day/evening shifts between 0700–1530 or 0700–1930. Every third weekend and a holiday rotation are required. Additional compensation may include evening, night, and weekend differentials for applicable hours worked.

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
  • Two years of experience in an inpatient unit required.
  • Two years of combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two years’ experience in an inpatient unit.
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin, or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification required.
  • Pediatric Universal Care—PALS certification required within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

  • Three years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit preferred.
  • Relevant RN experience with the department-specific patient population preferred.
  • National certification in a relevant specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for the patient and family.
  • Care for children dependent on technology such as home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies.
  • Care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic or non-idiopathic scoliosis.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Two-week paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • Acuity-based staffing ratios
  • Shared governance structure
  • Referral bonus opportunity
  • Variety of schedule and shift options intended to support work-life balance
  • Nursing excellence award programs
  • Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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