What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Pediatric PACU position at UW Health?
60% FTE, 8 hour night shifts, 11:00pm - 7:30am. No weekends or holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at the American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, WI.
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:
- Be responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of complex varied surgical and procedural inpatient/outpatient pediatric populations.
- Care for a varied case load of surgical and procedural patients.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- 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
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Required
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, 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.
