RN - Inpatient - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant and Palliative Care
RN - Inpatient - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant and Palliative Care
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Description:
Work Schedule:
60% FTE day/evening shift. Weekend rotation Holiday rotation. Hours are based of the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join UW Health Carbone Cancer Center- the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.We have been a leader in shaping how the world understands cancer. Our research has helped revolutionize more effective approaches to cancer prevention diagnosis and treatment.
We are seeking aRegistered Nurse to:
- Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients on this 41-bed hematology oncologystem cell transplant and palliative care inpatient unit.
- Provide care for acutely ill patients including those undergoing bone marrow stem cell transplant and cellular therapies (CAR T) as well as patients at end of life. Patients on this unit have complex disease processes including leukemia lymphoma and solid tumor cancers and often have complications such as Graft-Versus-Host Disease.
- Administer chemotherapy assist withstem cell transplant procedures bone marrow biopsies administer blood products access central lines and ports and perform head to toe assessments for patients.
- Be involved in cutting edge evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
- Become an expert oncology RN. You will receive formal education classes in hematologic malignancies oncologic emergenciesstem cell transplant palliative care and chemotherapy certification.
A personal connection to cancer led one nurse to her career in the Hem Onc BMT unit. Hear her story.
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.Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- 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.
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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
- 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
University Hospitalin Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thatsranked Wisconsins #1 hospitaland considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.
Employment Type
Part-Time
