RN - Inpatient - Family Practice and Forensics
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
