Job Description

60% FTE, day/evening/night shifts with hours between 3:00pm - 7:30am, including every third weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Advance your nursing career at the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

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

• Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
• Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.
• Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.

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.

• 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.

• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• 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.

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
• Peds Universal Care- PALS within 180 Days Required
• National certification in relevant specialty Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionUW 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.

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.

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