What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - PACU position at UW Health?
90% FTE, 8/10 hour day/evening shifts with start times between 11:00am - 1:00pm. No scheduled weekends or holidays but will work on-call, 1 weekend every 5 weeks and 1-2 holidays a year. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:
- Join a team of remarkable, dedicated and compassionate nurses in our Adult Inpatient and Outpatient PACUs.
- Become an integral part of the team working closely with surgical, anesthesia and pain service colleagues to identify the most appropriate plan of care for the patient.
- Support the Inpatient and Outpatient Operating Rooms, work with a variety of patients ranging from outpatient to ICU level acuity, and maintain a work/life balance.
- Provide on call coverage as required.
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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience Required
- 6 months of surgical general care experience with adult populations or six (6) months of recent inpatient pediatric experience if working within AFCH Pre/Post/PACU Required
- 6 months of current independent medical general care with previous PACU experience Required
- 2 years or more of current independent PACU, Emergency Department, Surgical Critical Care, Surgical ICU, or Surgical IMC experience Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months Required
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.
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