RN - Inpatient - Hematology, Oncology, BMT and Palliative Care

Description:

Work Schedule :

60% FTE, day/evening shift.

One in three weekend rotation.

Holiday rotation.

This position 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 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 a Registered Nurse to:


* Join a team of remarkable nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients on this 41-bed hematology, oncology, BMT, 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 with bone marrow 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 emergencies, bone marrow 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, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.


* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.


* Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

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 u...