Job Description
Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 8 hour day/evening shifts, Monday – Friday with varied start times between 6:00am – 9:30am. No weekends or holidays. 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!
Join the nationally known American Family Children’s Hospital.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:
- Provide care to a variety of pediatric patients in an outpatient setting requiring day treatment therapies.
- Administer infusions to pediatric patients for a wide variety of conditions including, cancer, hematologic conditions, Crohn’s disease, juvenile arthritis, genetic disorders, transplant and research.
- Provide post-anesthesia care including phase I and phase II recovery following radiologic interventions/treatments.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including, proceduralists, specialty providers, APPs child life, scheduling, and radiology
- Set priorities adapting to changing patient and unit/clinic situations.
- Work in two of three care areas: day treatment therapies (e.g. infusions, transfusions), sedation for procedures as well as pre-post anesthesia care.
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.
- 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.
- 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of relevant clinical nursing experience Required
- Additional years of relevant clinical nursing experience Preferred
- Prior involvement in clinical procedures in area of specialty, including successful work or involvement in other hospital-wide project work Preferred
- Experience in an academic medical setting Preferred
- 1 year Specific to Diagnostic & Therapy Center – previous experience in chemo, sedation and/or anesthesia recovery Preferred
Licenses & Certifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Upon Hire Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months Preferred
- Certification in area of specialty
- Chemotherapy certification 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.
