RN Inpatient, Acute Care General Surgery Unit

UW Health•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse on the UW Health RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery unit, a 28-bed unit located at University Hospital in Madison, WI. UW Health is recognized as a Magnet-designated organization for its nursing excellence and quality patient care. The unit focuses on providing compassionate care to high acuity general care level patients, specifically offering post-operative care for individuals undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (including Whipple procedures), gallbladder, and bile ducts. Nurses on this team are expected to be skilled in various post-operative surgical care techniques for acutely ill patients, including the management of surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, administration of enteral nutrition, complex wound care utilizing wound vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care. The position involves close collaboration with multiple surgical services, including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology, as well as with specialty-certified Wound and Ostomy RNs. The work environment is designed to foster professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship. Nurses are also encouraged to engage in cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies aimed at improving patient outcomes, and to participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

Requirements

Six (6) months nursing experience (for Inpatient Units and Central Float, Venous Access Team, Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory) 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

Care for high acuity general care level patients on the 28 bed Acute Care General Surgery unit
Provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts
Provide post-operative surgical care for acutely ill patients
Manage surgical drains
Perform nasogastric tube placement
Administer enteral nutrition
Provide complex wound care with use of wound vacs
Manage epidural and PCA pain pump management
Provide stoma care
Collaborate with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology
Collaborate with specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs
Work in a setting that fosters a culture of professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship
Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change

Benefits

An excellent benefits package
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