RN – Procedure - Wound and Ostomy Clinic

UW Health•Madison, WI

19h

About The Position

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: Work together to meet the needs of patients and families, to promote healing, and to improve quality of life. Collaborate as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care. This position will focus primarily on the urological and fecal ostomy patient population. Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. Assist a team of specialists treating many types of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds as needed. Conditions may include complex wounds, non-healing surgical wounds, pressure injuries and ulcers, traumatic wounds, wounds associated with leg swelling or related to slow blood flow to lower extremities. Utilize advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted wound closure. Work on a great team that serves patients across multiple services throughout the hospital and/or ambulatory setting. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. 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. 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. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Requirements

6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
Specific to Gastro/Endo & Generations - Previous moderate sedation experience Preferred
Certification in area of specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Work together to meet the needs of patients and families, to promote healing, and to improve quality of life.
Collaborate as a key resource for patients, staff, and providers for wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care.
Establish goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers.
Assist a team of specialists treating many types of chronic and hard-to-heal wounds as needed.
Utilize advanced wound treatments such as advanced tissue products, compression wraps, laser scar treatment, specialized dressings, surgical debridement, vacuum-assisted wound closure.
Work on a great team that serves patients across multiple services throughout the hospital and/or ambulatory setting.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
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.
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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.