RN - Inpatient, Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care

UW Health • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the UW Health Inpatient
Pulmonary and Medical Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit! UW Health is a
Magnet-designated organization, which is the most prestigious title a health
care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for
complex general care and intermediate care level patients on the Pulmonary
and Medical IMC unit.
Work on a 29-bed unit that incorporates safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios
to accommodate the high patient acuities and specialty patient populations
cared for here. Intermediate level patients on this unit follow a 1:2
RN-to-patient ratio.
Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with a diagnosis of
Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as patients post lung
transplant. UW Health is the #1 ranked lung transplant program in the nation
and is one of only four Pulmonary Hypertension Association-accredited centers
in Wisconsin.
Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to
improve patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
Use critical thinking skills and become an expert pulmonary medicine RN. As a
nurse on this unit, you will go through certification in Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS), IMC training, and are supported to pursue specialty
certification in Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care Nursing.

Requirements

• Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric): 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Relevant RN Experience Preferred
• Relevant certification Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for complex general care and intermediate care level patients on the Pulmonary and Medical IMC unit.
• Work on a 29-bed unit that incorporates safe nurse-to-patient staffing ratios to accommodate the high patient acuities and specialty patient populations cared for here.
• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including those with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, as well as patients post lung transplant.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
• Use critical thinking skills and become an expert pulmonary medicine RN.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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