RN - Venous Access Team (VAT)

Work Schedule :

70% FTE, evening/night shift rotation with rotating weekends/holidays.

We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential.

This position covers University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital, and UW Health East Madison Hospital located in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:


* Join our Venous Access Team (VAT) as a highly specialized nursing professional who focuses on the assessment, insertion, and maintenance of venous access devices and Dobhoff tubes for all age groups, including difficult to start peripheral IVs, midline catheters, and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC).


* Provide consultative services and education to nursing and medical staff as needed.


* Participate in development, maintenance and implementation of educational initiatives, policies, and procedures.


* Maintain a collaborative relationship with multiple disciplines and team members who excel at interpersonal communication, prioritizing, leadership, strategic planning, critical thinking, and decision-making.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.

Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).


* 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 - Nursing Degree (BSN)

Work Experience :

Minimum - Two (2) years of relevant acute care experience in Med/Surg or ICU

Preferred - Three (3) years of relevant acute care experience in Med/Surg or ICU; Relevant pediatric nursing experience

Licenses and Certifications :

Minimum - Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin; CPR certification

Preferred - AVA VA-BC or CRNI certification

Our Commitment to Diversity 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.

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