Work Schedule:

80% FTE, day shift. Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at the University Hospital located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high quality, compassionate and comprehensive care to adult patients with sickle cell disease.
• Establish goals and strategies for meeting the continuing needs of patients.
• Provide care coordination and follow up on care plans with a focus on symptom management.
• Develop trusting relationships with patients with sickle cell disease and their families and provide support in overcoming barriers to care.
• Assist with program development and ensure sustainability through data collection/analysis and outcome evaluation.
• Incorporate changes in practice to reflect new advances and evidence-based interventions.
• Support community outreach interventions and educational efforts to help serve more patients and reduce stigma of the disease.

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.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of relevant nursing experience Required
• Experience in teaching patient and families Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse, Licensed in the State of Wisconsin Required
• BLS Required

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, 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.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits