RN - Pulmonary and Medical IMC Unit
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 29-bed Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit cares for complex general-care and intermediate-care patients, including people with cystic fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and patients recovering from lung transplantation. Nurses work with acuity-based staffing ratios and participate in evidence-based therapies, research studies, quality improvement initiatives, and practice change. The role offers opportunities to build expertise in pulmonary medicine. Unit nurses complete ACLS certification and IMC training and are supported in pursuing specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing. The position is 90% FTE, with an evening/night schedule, weekend and holiday rotations, and hours based on departmental operational needs. UW Health offers an excellent benefits package, including full-time benefits for positions at 60% FTE or higher.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wisconsin or hold a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact, upon hire.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, upon hire.
- ACLS certification within six months.
- Six months of nursing experience, or current participation in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on this or a similar unit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Relevant RN experience preferred.
- Relevant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, team-based care to complex general-care and intermediate-care patients on the Pulmonary and Medical IMC Unit.
- Care for acutely ill patients, including those with cystic fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension, as well as patients recovering from lung transplantation.
- Participate in evidence-based therapies and research studies aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Develop expertise in pulmonary medicine nursing.
- Complete ACLS certification and IMC training; pursue specialty certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing with support.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full-time benefits for part-time work for positions at 60% FTE and higher
- Acuity-based staffing ratios
- Shared governance structure
- Flexible schedule and shift options
- Wellness resources for employees and families
- Nursing award programs
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
