RN Care Team Leader - Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

UW Health•Madison, WI

12d•$44 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a clinical leader, mentor, and trusted resource for nursing staff while providing direct care for patients with complex acute surgical conditions. Partner with unit leadership on hiring decisions, patient experience initiatives, and quality improvement projects that enhance patient care and team performance. Collaborate with a highly skilled, compassionate team to care for high-acuity patients on our 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery Unit. Provide expert post-operative care for patients recovering from complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (including Whipple procedures), gallbladder, and bile ducts. Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that supports professional growth through continuing education, specialty certification, mentorship, and leadership development. Contribute to innovative, evidence-based practice by participating in research studies and implementing the latest therapies to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
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 Required
Current CPR/BLS certification Required
Must possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by the individual’s state of residence.
Must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Personal Vehicle, Patient/Visitor Vehicle, or standard UW Health Fleet Vehicle. Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred
National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical leader, mentor, and trusted resource for nursing staff while providing direct care for patients with complex acute surgical conditions
Partner with unit leadership on hiring decisions, patient experience initiatives, and quality improvement projects that enhance patient care and team performance
Collaborate with a highly skilled, compassionate team to care for high-acuity patients on our 28-bed Acute Care General Surgery Unit
Provide expert post-operative care for patients recovering from complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (including Whipple procedures), gallbladder, and bile ducts
Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that supports professional growth through continuing education, specialty certification, mentorship, and leadership development
Contribute to innovative, evidence-based practice by participating in research studies and implementing the latest therapies to improve patient outcomes

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.