RN - Heart / Vascular IMC

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Work at University Hospital in Madison, WI on a 15-bed step-down unit that services vascular, cardiac surgery, and cardiology adult patient populations. This unit provides intermediate and general levels of care with common interventions including chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, and multiple drains. Nurses will care for patients having abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs (both open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputations. The role involves participating in shared governance through a unit-based council to support quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change. The environment is supportive, patient-and-family focused, with daily care team visits. Evidence-based practice is utilized, and the team encourages mutual success in the progressive care setting.

Requirements

Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
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 Upon Hire
Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
ACLS within 6 months

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Relevant RN Experience
Relevant certification

Responsibilities

Practice on a 15-bed step down unit that services vascular, cardiac surgery, and cardiology adult patient populations with both intermediate and general levels of care.
Provide care with common interventions including chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips, and multiple drains.
Care for patients having abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs (both open and endovascular), carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputations.
Participate in shared governance, with a unit-based council to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Work in a supportive environment that is patient-and-family focused including daily care team visits with the entire team.
Utilize evidence-based practice and become part of a team who encourages and helps one another succeed in the progressive care setting.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher)
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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.