RN- Care Team Leader–Thoracic Surgery Unit–IMC and General Care (B4/3)
Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team. UW Health is an academic medical center.
- Shift and hours
- Day/evening shift rotation 75% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.
- Unit and setting
- Thoracic Surgery Unit, IMC and General Care · Hospital
- License
- RN license 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 RequiredRN license in WI or a license from a nurse licensure compact jurisdiction
- Term
- Permanent 75% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.75% FTE
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license in WI or a license from a nurse licensure compact jurisdiction 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 Check your license
- Certification
- Current CPR/BLS certification Current CPR/BLS certification Required
- Certification
- ACLS within 6 months ACLS within 6 months Required
- Experience
- 2 years experience in an inpatient unit 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
- Experience
- 2 years combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of inpatient unit experience 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years’ experience in an inpatient unit Required
Preferred
- Certification
- National certification in relevant specialty National certification in relevant specialty Preferred
- Education
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing Baccalaureate degree in nursing Preferred
- Experience
- 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
- Experience
- Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Madison staff RN payMadison staff RN postings that state pay run $38/hr to $44/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $40/hr, across 251 postings.
- Pay differential
- Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked
- Extra pay
- $4/hour evening differentialas applicable for hours worked
- Extra pay
- $4.25/hour weekend differentialas applicable for hours worked
- Bonus
- Referral bonus The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positionsreferring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
- Eligibility
- Full-time benefits for part-time work Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).positions 60% FTE and higher
- Pay reviews
- Competitive starting pay; relevant work experience considered We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered
Benefits
- BenefitsHealth insuranceAn excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- BenefitsDental insurance
- BenefitsPaid time off
- BenefitsRetirement plans
- BenefitsTwo-week paid parental leave
- BenefitsAdoption assistance
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsEmployee Wellbeing Department resourcesAccess to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical 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
- Health and dental insurance
- Full time benefits for part time work (positions 60% FTE and higher)
- Referral bonus opportunity
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Care Team Leader / Charge Nurse We are seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to:
- Patients
- lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, other thoracic procedures
- Day to day
- Motivate and lead nursing staff Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
- Day to day
- Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills.
- Day to day
- Direct and lead nursing staff for patient care, operations, service and financial management Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management.
- Day to day
- Resolve problems outside the nurse clinician's domain and collaborate with other departments and care providers Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.
- Unit size
- 7-bed unit This 7-bed unit with spacious rooms provides a quiet comforting environment for patients to heal.
- Hours stated
- 75% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.
- Weekends
- One in three weekends 75% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.
- Holidays
- Holiday rotation
- Details
- Strong shared governance structure giving every nurse a voice 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
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Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
- 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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Work Schedule
75% FTE, Day/evening shift rotation, one in three weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered, this position also includes a shift/weekend differential. You will work at University Hospital in Madison, WI.
Pay
Additional components of compensation include impressive
- shift differentials - $4/hour evening and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked
Be part of something remarkable
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!
We are seeking a Care Team Leader (CTL) / Charge Nurse to
Motivate and lead nursing staff while working in collaboration with the interprofessional team. Join our incredible Thoracic Surgery team caring for a variety of patients that may include: lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies and other thoracic procedures. This 7-bed unit with spacious rooms provides a quiet comforting environment for patients to heal.
Mentor others to grow professionally and advance their knowledge and skills. Direct and lead nursing staff to ensure optimum patient care, efficient operations, quality service and sound financial management. Analyze and resolve problems that fall outside the domain of the nurse clinician and collaborate with other departments and care providers.
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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher). Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance 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. 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 The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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 ACLS within 6 months Required National certification in relevant specialty 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.
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
What's around it?
Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Household income
- $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay