What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Inpatient, Psychiatry position at UW Health?
90% FTE, evening/night shift with an every other weekend rotation. Holiday rotation required. This position is eligible to receive a $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
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Join the #1 Hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) passionate about mental health to:
- Practice in a safe environment on a locked 18-bed unit caring for acutely ill patients who have a variety of comorbidities and psychiatric conditions.
- Function as part of a cohesive interdisciplinary team, providing nurse driven collaboration and patient-centered care.
- Be a prime support and educator for patients.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off 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 benefits eligibility on day one of employment - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 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.
Required - Relevant RN Experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- 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 Required
- Current CPR/BLS Certification Required
- Relevant Certification Preferred
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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
Job Description
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