RN - Inpatient, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care
About The Position
This Registered Nurse (RN) position is for the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI, a nationally known Magnet®-designated facility. The hospital provides specialized care in a healing environment for pediatric patients and their families, functioning as a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized specialists. It also houses a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and a Level IV NICU. The role involves working 90% FTE, primarily on 8/12 hour evening/night shifts with an every other weekend rotation, though hours may vary based on departmental needs. The RN will be part of a multidisciplinary team, coordinating holistic care plans for patients and families. This includes caring for children dependent on technology like home ventilators, home dialysis, and tracheostomies, as well as patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy, and idiopathic/non-idiopathic scoliosis.
Requirements
- Six (6) months nursing experience in Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), Venous Access Team (VAT), 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 Upon Hire
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire
- PALS within 12 months
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Relevant RN experience Preferred
- Relevant certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for the patient and family.
- Care for children dependent on technology such as home ventilators and home dialysis as well as children dependent on tracheostomies.
- Care for patients with acute and chronic nephrology diseases, new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, epilepsy and idiopathic/non-idiopathic scoliosis.
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and 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 - 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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
