RN – Care Team Leader / Charge Nurse – Hospitalist IMC (C2/6)
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UW Health
Madison, WI, US
Summary
The Care Team Leader will oversee patient care and staff assignments in a new 16-bed intermediate care unit. They will also mentor nursing staff, lead quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with management on operational strategy.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
90%, evening/night shifts with a 2 in 6 weekend schedule and holiday rotation. You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay:
- Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked
Be part of something remarkable
Work at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Join our brand-new intermediate care unit and help us deliver remarkable care through high standards of patient care and exceptional communication.
We are seeking an experienced Intermediate care or higher Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated team in a state-of-the-art 16-bed Hospitalist IMC that will care for patients on C2/6. This unit specializes in providing comprehensive, high-acuity nursing care to adults presenting with a wide variety of medical diagnoses, complex comorbidities or hemodynamic instability requiring increased support. Working closely with the nurse manager, this is a unique opportunity for a Care Team Leader to be part of creating and shaping a new space.
- Join UW Health’s first fully dedicated Intermediate Care (IMC) unit as a front-line leader surrounded by state-of-the-art technology and a strong interdisciplinary team.
- Optimize patient and staff outcomes through strategic resource allocation and care assignments.
- Drive team excellence by mentoring nurses, leading quality improvement initiatives, and tracking clinical metrics.
- Partner with management on unit hiring, patient experience rounding, and operational strategy.
- Resolve complex clinical and operational challenges by collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
- 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 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:
Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
Work Experience:
- 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
- 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
- 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
- Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population 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
- ACLS within 6 months Required
- National certification in relevant specialty Preferred
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through 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. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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.
