RN – Vascular Surgery IMC - Weekender Position

Description:

Work Schedule :

90% FTE, evening/night shift.

Shifts will be scheduled starting at 7:00 PM Friday till 7:00 AM Monday.

Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.

You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join our fast-paced surgical unit that offers an opportunity to advance your nursing skills and become part of a wonderful team.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse:


* Utilize evidence-based practice and become part of a team who encourages and helps one another succeed.


* Work on a 15-bed Heart and Vascular surgical progressive care unit with both general and intermediate level patients; interventions in this unit may include chest tubes, feeding tubes, PCAs, insulin drips, vasoactive drips, heparin drips and multiple drains.


* Work with a variety of vascular surgical and cardiac surgical step-down patient populations, including abdominal and thoracic aneurysm repairs, both open and endovascular, carotid endarterectomies, limb saving lytic therapies, lower extremity bypasses and amputees.


* Participate in shared governance, with a unit-based council to help support and drive quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.


* Work in an environment that is patient-and-family focused including daily care team visits with the entire team but most importantly the patient is an active participant in their care plan.

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.


* 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth 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 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.

ACLS obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred - Relevant Certification

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