RN General - Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology Unit
RN General - Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology Unit
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Job Description
Work Schedule:
75 FTE Evening/Night shift with one in three weekend rotation and a holiday rotation. We offer a competitive starting pay relevant work experience will be considered this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison WI.
Be part of something REMARKABLE at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
Hear from a nurse in General Surgery about what makes her role rewarding.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team on the General Surgery Unit:
- Provide highacuity postoperative care in our 28bed abdominal surgery specialty unit where patients have had complex surgery involving esophagus stomach small bowel colon liver pancreas (Whipple procedure) gallbladder and bile ducts.
- This unit is also home to several other surgical services including minimally invasive and emergency surgery and surgical oncology.
- Nurses on this unit are highly skilled in complex postoperative patient care and frequently place IVs NG tubes catheters administer enteral nutrition manage surgical drains and wound vacs care for new stomas utilize epidural and PCA pain pumps perform complex wound care monitor telemetry and more!
- Teamwork between RNs nursing assistants providers and nursing leadership is supportive and nurturing here.
- Nurses work with an interdisciplinary team committed to maintaining high standards of patient care excellent communication while adhering to the principles of Primary Nursing and the Interdisciplinary Model of Care.
- Emphasis is placed on professional development through continuing education for nursing staff support for professional certifications development of unit resource nurses and mentorship of staff and students.
At UW Health you will have:
- An excellent benefits package including competitive pay and shift differentials health and dental insurance paid time off and the Wisconsin Retirement System retirement plan. Earn $4/hour more for PM shift $5/hour more on Night shift plus $4.25 for all weekend hours.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical wellbeing.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
- Schedules that offer flexibility and allow for worklife balance and safety.
- Tuition reimbursement programs that support your professional growth as a nurse by paying for coursework associated with career advancement and professional certifications no waiting period for eligibility!
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated through several award programs.
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Education:
Preferred Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Work Experience:
Minimum Six 6 months nursing experience or current participant in UW Healths Nurse Residency Program with successful completion of the Nurse Residency Orientation on unit/similar unit.
Preferred Relevant RN experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Minimum 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. Current CPR/BLS Certification
Preferred Relevant Certification
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse inclusive and antiracist 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 nonbinary identities women persons with disabilities military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE including disability/veterans.
University Hospitalin Madison is a Magnetdesignated facility thatsranked Wisconsins #1 hospitaland considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
