RN Manager - Inpatient, General Pediatrics and Float Pool
About The Position
Lead the planning and opening of a new General Care Pediatric unit and provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Pediatric Float Pool, supporting care for patients from newborn through adolescence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to: Collaborate closely with unit leaders to anticipate staffing needs, maintain competency alignment across units, and drives quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes across all areas served by the float pool. Manage staffing and budget operations, including scheduling, FTE oversight, performance management, and operating budgets for both departments. Foster a culture of adaptability and staffing flexibility to support unit needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN), Required
- Three (3) years of relevant clinical experience. Required
- Demonstrated progressive leadership experience. Required
- RN Licensed in State of Wisconsin. Required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred
- Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience within same or relevant practice area. Preferred
- Certification in relevant specialty. Preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with unit leaders to anticipate staffing needs, maintain competency alignment across units, and drives quality, safety, and patient experience outcomes across all areas served by the float pool.
- Manage staffing and budget operations, including scheduling, FTE oversight, performance management, and operating budgets for both departments.
- Foster a culture of adaptability and staffing flexibility to support unit needs.
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).
- 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 - 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
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
