RN Care Team Leader - Hematology, Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant and Palliative Care

Description:

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, evening/night shift. One in three weekend rotation and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Come work for the UW Carbone Cancer Center - the only comprehensive cancer center in the state of Wisconsin - as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse - Care Team Leader/Charge RN (CTL) to:

• Be a permanent Charge RN on a 39-bed hematology, oncology, bone marrow transplant, and palliative care unit.
• Join a team of REMARKABLE nurses that use compassion and teamwork to care for their inspiring patients.
• Provide care for acutely ill patients, including patients at end of life, and those undergoing bone marrow, stem cell transplant and cellular therapies (CAR T).
• Collaborate with management for unit hiring and patient experience rounding.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and lead practice change.
• Be involved in cutting edge, evidence-based therapies and research studies to improve patient outcomes.
• Become an expert oncology RN. You will receive formal education classes in hematologic malignancies, oncologic emergencies, bone marrow transplant, palliative care, and chemotherapy certification.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week 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.

Education:

Preferred - Baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Work Experience:

Minimum -

• Two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit.
• At least two (2) years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be
• considered in lieu of two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit.

Preferred -

• Three (3) years' experience in an acute care inpatient unit
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum -

• 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
• Current CPR/BLS Certification

Preferred - National certification in relevant specialty

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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