Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
UW Health
Madison, WI

Description:

Work Schedule:

Day/evening, you will work seven 10-hour shifts per pay period including every other weekend, and a holiday rotation required. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. This position is hybrid with onsite work, remote work and travel required within the Madison, WI area. Your assigned work location will be the Administrative Services Building at 301 S. Westfield Rd., Madison, WI.  

Pay:
Additional components of compensation include impressive shift differentials - $4/hour evening, $5/hour night and $4.25/hour weekend differential as applicable for hours worked.

Be part of something remarkable

Coordinate care for Home-Based Hospital Care (HBHC) patients, serving as the central point of contact through virtual visits and phone communication to ensure seamless, hospital-level care in the home.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Partner closely with the rounding provider, equipment coordinator, admission RN, and in-home RNs/paramedics within a care team model to support daily care planning, patient monitoring, and safe transitions of care.
• Conduct virtual medication administration visits and ongoing virtual patient check-ins, providing clinical oversight and addressing changes in condition in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and manage post-acute referrals, discharge services, and equipment coordination to support safe discharge and continuity of care.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in the electronic medical record while monitoring patient progress and ensuring individualized care needs are met throughout the HBHC episode.
• This is a hybrid position combining onsite and remote work; infrequent travel to University Hospital or East Madison Hospital may be required to support patient enrollment.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years relevant acute care or home health nursing experience Required
• Experience in care coordination, triage, or nursing leadership Preferred
• Experience in program development Preferred
• Experience in teaching self-care skills to patients and families Preferred
• Recent, relevant home health experience Preferred
• Experience using EPIC and virtual health platforms Preferred
• Experience with IV therapy and knowledge of venous-access devices and ambulatory pumps 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
• Relevant certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW 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.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.
 

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