Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
UW Health
Madison, WI

Description:
Work Schedule:
90% FTE, day/evening. This position is primarily Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM with every fifth weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Hours are based off the operational needs of the department. You will work at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center both located in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable.

Join UW Health|Carbone Cancer Center, the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin as designated by the National Cancer Institute.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to:

• Join a team of remarkable nurses who use compassion, collaboration, and expertise to care for inspiring patients.
• Provide care across multiple oncology areas, including Infusion, the Carbone Cancer Clinic Lab, and the Chemotherapy Clinic.
• Build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Administer IV medications and chemotherapy treatments safely and effectively.
• Access central venous access devices for blood draws and place peripheral IVs using advanced techniques and technology designed to minimize patient discomfort and optimize site selection.
• Participate in ongoing oncology education and professional growth opportunities.

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

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred
• Ambulatory experience Preferred
• Relevant oncology experience Preferred
• Chemotherapy experience Preferred
• Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills 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
• Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
• Certification in specialty area of practice 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.

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.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.
 

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