RN - Inpatient, Pediatric Intermediate/Complex Care

UW Health • Madison, WI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Grow your nursing career at the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital. This Registered Nurse (RN) position involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate a holistic plan of care for pediatric patients and their families. The role includes caring for children dependent on technology such as 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. The American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, is a Magnet®-designated facility providing specialized care in a healing environment designed for pediatric patients. It is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center with nationally recognized specialists, and is home to a Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, serving patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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)
• Relevant RN experience
• Relevant certification

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees