Work Schedule: 

Per Diem Registered Nurses must commit to work a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours, per six (6) week scheduling period in direct patient care. As applicable to operations, one shift should be an evening, night, weekend or holiday.  You will travel to multiple locations/hospitals in the Madison area in addition to the primary location at University Hospital in Madison, WI. 

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse(RN) to: 

Join our team of remarkable nurses in providing intermittent dialysis and support services to patients of all ages for continuous renal replacement therapy and peritoneal dialysis.  Provide hemodialysis treatments at the bedside for patients requiring one-on-one intensive or intermediate level of care throughout University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, East Madison Hospital, Veterans Hospital and Meriter Hospital.  Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, including patient education, to optimize patient outcomes. 

At UW Health, you will have:

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.  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. 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 reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.  Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric), 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 Venous Access Team (VAT) & eICU: Two (2) years of nursing experience Required Relevant RN Experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record Ability to make knowledgeable clinical assessments and judgments Ability to work independently Ability to educate staff, patients, and families Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary resolution of issues Demonstrates ability to maintain patient and family privacy and confidentiality Demonstrates competence within a continuum of professional development from advanced beginner to expert practitioner

Licenses and Certifications

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 Required Current CPR/BLS Certification Required ACLS within 6 months Required PALS within 6 months Required Relevant Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

Job Description

 

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