RN - Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will work on the 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, caring for high-acuity general care patients. The role includes post-operative care for patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts. Nurses develop expertise in surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, enteral nutrition, complex wound care including wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care. The nurse collaborates with general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology services, as well as specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs. The position offers professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, mentorship, evidence-based therapies and research, and opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Requirements
- Six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on the unit or a similar unit.
- Registered Nurse license in Wisconsin or a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, team-based care to high-acuity general care patients on the Acute Care General Surgery unit.
- Provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries.
- Manage surgical drains, nasogastric tubes, enteral nutrition, complex wounds and wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pumps, and stomas.
- Collaborate with surgical services and specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.
- Participate in continuing education, professional certification support, and mentorship opportunities.
- Participate in evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Wellness Options at Work supporting employee and family well-being
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Nursing excellence award programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
