RN Inpatient Family Practice and Forensic

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Work Schedule: 90% FTE, day/evening. Weekend rotation and holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Become part of a dedicated group of professionals who excel in the care of highly diverse medical and surgical patients. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN ) to: Be part of a team that offers the opportunity to develop advanced critical thinking skills in a dynamic and supportive setting Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditions Have the unique opportunity to collaborate with correctional officers while caring for incarcerated patients who are inmates from the Department of Corrections for the State of Wisconsin. Nurses on this unit go through specific training to care for the forensic patient population. Be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center, where staff are on the leading edge of their fields creating new therapies and treatments that set the standard of care. Magnet is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Please take a minute to watch this video about our Family Practice and Forensics unit.

Requirements

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)
Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), Radiology, Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Laboratory: Six (6) months nursing experience or current participant in UW Health’s Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Relevant Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Be part of a team that offers the opportunity to develop advanced critical thinking skills in a dynamic and supportive setting
Work on an 18-bed Family Practice and 10-bed Forensic unit that provides care to patients suffering from complex acute illnesses and patients with chronic conditions
Have the unique opportunity to collaborate with correctional officers while caring for incarcerated patients who are inmates from the Department of Corrections for the State of Wisconsin.
Nurses on this unit go through specific training to care for the forensic patient population.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
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.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility on day one of employment - 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.