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Work Schedule:
100% FTE. Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. No weekends. No holidays. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center both located in Madison WI.
Be part of something remarkable.
Come work at UW Health Carbone Cancer Center the only National Cancer Institutedesignated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state of Wisconsin. Join a nationally recognized organization where excellence innovation and compassionate care come togetherand where your nursing expertise truly makes a difference.
As an Oncology Intake Registered Nurse (RN) youll serve as a vital first point of connection for patients entering the UW Health cancer care system. Youll help guide patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments ensuring they feel supported informed and confidently connected to the right care team from the very beginning.
- Serve as the initial clinical point of contact for patients referred to UW Health Carbone Cancer Center including new cancer diagnoses existing diagnoses and internal specialty referrals.
- Conduct telephone and portal-based assessments gathering clinical history and understanding each patients current plan of care.
- Perform high-level clinical triage identify urgency of referrals and determine appropriate oncology specialty and care team needs.
- Ensure all necessary records imaging pathology and diagnostic testing are obtained prior to consultation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care including scheduling consultations procedures and diagnostic tests across multiple departments.
- Provide education psychosocial support and guidance to patients and families during the intake process.
If youre an RN who thrives in a role that blends clinical expertise coordination and compassionate patient interaction we invite you to join our team.
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).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- 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.
- 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.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends former colleagues or others to apply for open posted positions.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree in Nursing Required
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of relevant clinical experience Required
Licenses & 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 Upon Hire Required
- CPR/BLS Upon Hire Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Healths state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties including womens complex care adult cancer care advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.