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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.

Posted Sep 25

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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
Term
Permanent 100% FTE, Day shifts with no weekends or holidays.100% FTE

Do you qualify?

Also asks
6 months of 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
Also asks
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.

Benefits

  • Benefitshealth and dental insuranceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
  • 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 eligibility for coursework tied to career advancementTuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
  • tuition benefits eligibility

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
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 ask
  • 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

Original listing

Posted on UW Health’s careers page.

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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.

Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

What's around it?

In Fitchburg, WI

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

See Fitchburg, WI

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