RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery Unit

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

Come work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and join the UW Health RN Inpatient Acute Care General Surgery unit! UW Health is a Magnet-designated organization, which is the most prestigious title a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for high acuity general care level patients on the 28 bed Acute Care General Surgery unit.
• Provide post-operative care to patients undergoing complex abdominal surgeries involving the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon, liver, pancreas (Whipple procedure), gallbladder, and bile ducts.
• Be part of a team of nurses that are skilled in providing post-operative surgical care for acutely ill patients. Become an expert in management of surgical drains, nasogastric tube placement, administering enteral nutrition, complex wound care with use of would vacs, epidural and PCA pain pump management, and stoma care.
• Collaborate with multiple surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, emergency surgery, and surgical oncology as well as specialty certified Wound and Ostomy RNs.
• Work in a setting that fosters a culture of professional development through continuing education, support for professional certifications, and mentorship.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.

Hear from a nurse in General Surgery about what makes her role rewarding.

"UW Health is an incredible place to work because of the strong sense of community and the opportunities for growth. Working on the Acute Care General Surgery unit is special because of the staff. We are a close-knit group, especially on night shift. What I enjoy most is the collaboration and teamwork and how every person brings something unique to the table. There is always something new to learn." -Tessa Lewis, BSN, RN, CTL

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 well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• Schedules that offer flexibility and allow for work-life 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 Health's 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 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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