RN - Neurosciences General Care Unit
RN - Neurosciences General Care Unit
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Job Description
Multiple staff nurse openings are available in this unit. We have .6 - .9 FTE evening/night and day/night shifts available. 8/12 hours shifts. 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
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:
- Join our fast-paced neuro specialty inpatient unit that offers an opportunity to advance your nursing skills utilizing evidence-based practiceand become part of a collaborativeteam that encourages and helps one another to succeed.
- Work with a variety of both medical and surgical neuro patients on this 25-bed neurosurgery general care unit. Post-surgical cases may include spine surgeries brain tumors craniotomy or ophthalmology cases. The neurological patient population on this unit may include multiple sclerosis ALS Guillain-Barre syndrome trauma or ortho patients with multiple injuries/diagnosis or spinal fractures requiring orthotics.
- Join our interdisciplinary team of stroke professionals. UW Health is proud to be a Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Program in WI with the ability to treat the most complex stroke cases in the state.
- Help provide the highest level of diagnosis and treatment options for people with epilepsy. This unit includes a Level IV Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
- Provide patient and family centered care while partnering with a dynamic multidisciplinary team of nurses nursing assistants therapists coordinated care Advanced Practice Providers and medical teams who provide high quality evidence-based care.
- Please take a minute to review thisvideo of the Neurology unit.
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- Inpatient Units and Central Float (Adult & Pediatric) Venous Access Team (VAT) Radiology Hemodialysis Cardiovascular Laboratory: 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. 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
- Relevant Certification Preferred
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.
Job Description
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time
