RN Program Director, Congenital Heart
Madison, Wisconsin
Pediatric Cardiology · Cardiothoracic Surgery · Critical & Intensive Care
Posted Aug 4 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Pediatric Cardiology
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 3+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Wisconsin is $38/hr, across 352 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
The RN Program Director at UW Health Kids leads the congenital heart program, driving quality, innovation, patient experience, and care transformation. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day program operations across inpatient, surgical, and procedural services, optimizing patient flow and care coordination, advancing quality and safety initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple institutions. The role partners with physician leaders across pediatric cardiac critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, catheterization services, congenital cardiology, and anesthesia to build a nationally recognized program in pediatric and congenital heart care.
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Requirements
- RN
- State of WI or NLC jurisdiction
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
- Master's Degree in Nursing, Healthcare, Administration or related field (Required)
- Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field (Preferred)
- 2 years relevant experience in healthcare operations supervisory/management or program leadership or 3 years progressive relevant leadership experience (Required)
- 5 years progressive, relevant supervisory/management or program leadership experience (Preferred)
- 3 years clinical experience caring for cardiac populations (Preferred)
- Administrative position in a large academic or complex health system (Preferred)
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or NLC jurisdiction (Required upon hire)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible schedules and shifts
- Employee Wellbeing Department resources (emotional, financial, physical well-being)
Place
- City
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Median rent
- $1,413/mo
- Local household income
- $78,050/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Madison area index 97.3, where 100 is the national average.
Madison blends college-town energy with Midwestern warmth, offering a laid-back yet vibrant lifestyle. Wisconsin's capital sits between Lakes Mendota and Monona and is home to the University of Wisconsin. Outdoor recreation, farmers' markets, and a friendly, health-conscious community make it an appealing destination for an RN seeking a welcoming relocation spot.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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UW Health is the integrated health system affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, serving more than 867,000 patients each year across the Upper Midwest and beyond. With more than 2,000 physicians and 26,500 dedicated staff, the system provides care through…
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Pediatrics is open from year one. Children's hospitals run their own new grad residencies.
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