Care Team Leader, Inpatient Pediatric General Medical/Surgical Unit
About The Position
The Care Team Leader RN works in the 24-bed, high-acuity inpatient pediatric general medical/surgical unit at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit cares for children from infancy through adolescence with a wide variety of complex medical and surgical problems, including organ transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology surgical repairs, orthopedic trauma and surgeries, and general medical conditions. The position is 90% FTE, with 8- or 12-hour evening/night shifts (1900–0730 or 2300–0730). The role includes a 2:6 weekend rotation and holiday rotation per unit. Hours are based on the department’s operational needs. UW Health offers acuity-based staffing ratios, shared governance, nursing recognition programs, employee well-being resources, schedule options, and professional growth support.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Two years of experience in an inpatient unit; two years of combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two years of inpatient-unit experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Three 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
- Provide nursing care to pediatric patients from infancy through adolescence in a 24-bed high-acuity inpatient general medical/surgical unit.
- Care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including transplantation, congenital anomalies, cardiovascular defects, trauma, urology repairs, and orthopedic trauma and surgeries.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Employee well-being resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
