RN - Care Team Leader - Access Center – 60%FTE, Day/Evening - 8501 Excelsior Dr at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.


• Provide strategic and innovative thinking as well as a leader of change.


• Mentor/teach others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.

Education:

Minimum – Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or ADN and achievement of BS in Nursing within five (5) years of hire.

Preferred – Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum – Two (2) years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit.

Preferred – Three (3) years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit. Intermediate Care Experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Demonstrates ability to:

• Effectively teach patients, families, and nursing staff.


• Facilitate quality improvement and standards of care.


• Provide constructive feedback and resolve conflicts.


• Prioritize workload when given multiple demands.


• Maintain professional communication and interactions in all situations.


• Develop members of the team for improved functioning and effectiveness.


• Deliver culturally congruent care.


• Apply the concepts of patient and family centered care.


• Inquire and consistently seek new knowledge through professional organizations, journal articles, and other professional endeavors.


• Manage difficult situations using advanced problem solving and conflict resolution skills.


• Utilize effective communication, teambuilding, and leadership skills.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

• Demonstrates an understanding of regulatory requirements and professional practice guidelines.


• Possesses a working knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.


• Exhibits competence in the performance of department-specific skills in order to be a resource and mentor for others in the department.


• Demonstrates recent involvement in leadership activities.

Physical Requirements:

Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.

Work Schedule: This is a Day/Evening position and includes variable (8) eight and (12) twelve-hour shifts.  Weekend and holiday rotation required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.

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