Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! For more than 55 years the UW Health Transplant Center has led the nation in serving adult and pediatric transplant patients. We’re the No. 1 ranking lung transplant program in the nation as ranked by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
We are seeking a RN Lung Transplant Coordinator to:
Join a team of transplant experts known worldwide for their research, innovation and continuous focus on improving patient care for transplant patients from Wisconsin and around the world. Facilitate coordination, evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant. Use critical thinking skills and provide personalized care and education to transplant patients across multiple areas in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings. Be part of an academic medical center that applies research and uses innovative approaches to organ transplant to help transplant patients live longer and reduce risks. Provide hope and save lives through helping manage patients through the transplant process.At UW Health, you will have:
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. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of experience and education Required Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area may be used to substitute for one (1) year of clinical experience Work Experience 2 years of clinical nursing experience Required Progressive Nursing experience with demonstrated success Required 2 years of transplant or closely related nursing experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, 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.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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