RN - Inpatient, General Internal Medicine

UW Health • Madison, WI

4d • $40 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care! We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and advanced critical thinking skills to care for adults suffering from complex acute illnesses on this 28-bed unit. This unit also serves as our Special Pathogens Unit. The RN will provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, diseases of addiction, diabetes mellitus, COVID, and altered mental status. The role involves being part of cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and leading practice change. The unit has a culture of shared governance and empowerment where each member of the team has a voice in their clinical and professional practice. Here, all will find not just a workplace, but a team dedicated to everyone’s success and the highest standards of patient care.

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
• Current CPR/BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use compassion and advanced critical thinking skills to care for adults suffering from complex acute illnesses on this 28-bed unit.
• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with pneumonia, COPD, congestive heart failure, acute and chronic renal failure, cellulitis, gastrointestinal bleeds, liver failure, diseases of addiction, diabetes mellitus, COVID, and altered mental status.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
• Work on a unit with a culture of shared governance and empowerment where each member of the team has a voice in their clinical and professional practice.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level