RN – Inpatient Hospitalist Intermediate Care Unit
About The Position
This state of the art 16-bed hospitalist intermediate care unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults presenting with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. This is a unique opportunity for nurses to be part of creating and shaping a new space. This care area bridges the gap between intensive and general care, serving patients that may step down from ICUs or need higher levels of care during their hospital stay. Patient populations include those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction. This brand new unit will offer nurses a plethora of learning opportunities and is committed to providing patients and families the highest level of evidence-based care. Nurses on on this unit excel in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, ensuring smooth, safe transitions between levels of care; particularly for patients stepping down from critical care units to our intermediate care environment. We foster a supportive learning environment rooted in critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving. Nurses have year-round opportunities to acquire new knowledge, advance their skills, and elevate their clinical practice.
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 Upon Hire Required
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
- ACLS within 6 months Required
- 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. Required
- eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Relevant RN Experience Preferred
- Relevant certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults with diverse medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities, or hemodynamic instability.
- Provide care to patients stepping down from ICUs or requiring higher levels of care.
- Manage patient populations including those with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, or severe multi-organ dysfunction.
- Excel in interdisciplinary communication and collaboration to ensure smooth and safe transitions of care.
- Engage in critical thinking and evidence-based problem-solving within a supportive learning environment.
- Acquire new knowledge, advance skills, and elevate clinical practice through year-round opportunities.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work
- 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
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
- Evening and night shift differential
- Weekend differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
