RN - Inpatient - Care Team Leader - Operating Room - 100% FTE, Day/Evening - American Family Children's Hospital (10545) at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority in Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

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


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


• Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management.


• Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers. 

Education:

Minimum – Baccalaureate degree in nursing or ADN and achievement of BS in nursing within 5 years of hire.

Preferred – Baccalaureate degree in nursing

Work Experience:

Minimum – Two (2) years of experience in Surgical Services setting

Preferred – Three (3) years of experience in Surgical Services setting

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum – Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin. CPR certification.

Preferred – National certification in relevant specialty

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• 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

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 full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week). Monday - Friday between the hours of 0700-2300, with on call required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center ranked among the top 50 children’s hospitals in four medical and surgical specialties, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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