RN - Ambulatory - Geriatrics
Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Works in a fast-paced clinic speaking directly with patients doing telephone triage, assisting patients with their complex health care needs in addition to hands on patient care in clinic. UW Health is an academic medical center.
- Shift and hours
- Day shifts 100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays.
- Unit and setting
- Fitchburg Clinic · Clinic Enjoys working with the geriatric population.geriatric population
- License
- RN license Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire RequiredRN registration in employing state or compact-state licensure
- Term
- Permanent 100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays.100% FTE
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN registration in employing state or compact-state licensure Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required Check your license
- Certification
- CPR/BLS CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
- Experience
- 6 months RN experience 6 months of RN experience Required
Preferred
- Certification
- applicable clinical certification Applicable clinical certification Preferred
- Education
- BSN Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
- Experience
- relevant RN experience Relevant RN experience Preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Wisconsin staff rolesWisconsin staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $50/hr, across 1,136 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
Benefits
- Benefitshealth insuranceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
- Benefitsdental insurance
- Benefitspaid time off
- Benefitsretirement plans
- BenefitsWellness Options at WorkAccess to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Benefitstuition benefits eligibilityTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
More benefits (1)
- health and dental insurance
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- telephone triage
- Day to day
- assisting patients with complex health care needs
- Day to day
- hands-on patient care in clinic
- Unit
- Falls Clinic, Memory Clinic, Geriatric Assessment Clinic Subspecialties include Falls Clinic, Memory Clinic, Geriatric Assessment Clinic etc.
- Hours stated
- 100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays. This position will work primarily at the Fitchburg Clinic.
- Weekends
- no weekends 100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays.
- Holidays
- no holidays
- Details
- strong shared governance structure A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- acuity-based staffing ratios Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
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Work Schedule
100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays. This position will work primarily at the Fitchburg Clinic. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) who
Enjoys working with the geriatric population. Works in a fast-paced clinic speaking directly with patients doing telephone triage, assisting patients with their complex health care needs in addition to hands on patient care in clinic. A clinic that is primary care and specialty care. Subspecialties include Falls Clinic, Memory Clinic, Geriatric Assessment Clinic etc. Works well in a collaborative environment where teamwork is vital.
At UW Health, you will have
An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
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 as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred Work Experience 6 months of RN experience Required Relevant RN experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required Applicable clinical 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.
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What's around it?
Fitchburg, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,373/mo
- Household income
- $86,516/yr, all local households, not nurse pay