Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
UW Health
Madison, WI
$44-65/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Vision benefits
- Continuing Education
- Sick pay
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
Description
Description:
Work Schedule:
100% FTE. You will work three 12-hour shifts, a mix of Day and Night shifts, 7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am. Additionally, you will work 4 hours each week for project/education time. Weekend rotation, 12-hr shifts. Holiday rotation. No on-call requirement. You will be working at the 448 Science Dr, Madison, WI.
Be part of something remarkable
Join an exceptional Organ Procurement team. UW Organ and Tissue Donation is one of the highest performing Organ Procurement Organizations in the United States. For more than 50 years, we have been recognized nationally for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service in organ and tissue donation.
Our Vision: To identify and maximize every opportunity to save lives through organ donation.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Organ Procurement Coordinator to:
- Provide clinical management of organ donor patients across all age groups
- Honor donor wishes while guiding families through the donation process with empathy and respect
- Apply advanced critical care strategies to optimize organ function and maximize transplant opportunities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams throughout the donor management process
- Coordinate with transplant centers and healthcare partners to ensure timely and effective organ recovery and placement
- Promote donation awareness and support a positive donation culture through education and outreach
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice development
Learn more about this rewarding career.
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.
- 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.
- Graduate of school of nursing Required or
- Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- 6 months of clinical experience with surgical, critical care, emergency services or O.R. expertise Required
- Critical care experience in pediatric, neurosurgery ICU, trauma or medical ICU, with leadership as charge nurse, or resource nurse and experience with caring for donor patients and families Preferred
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin or may practice under a compact license per state regulations Upon Hire Required or
- 3 years of relevant Organ Procurement Coordinator Agency work Required
- BLS certification Upon Hire Required
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Preferred
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.
UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Employer
UW Health
UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools.
Madison, WI
About
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, located about an hour west of Milwaukee. Frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the United States, this city ranks high in economy, diversity and education. Madison is a young and vibrant Midwestern town and is the home of the University of Wisconsin Madison, a top-ranked public institution. Visitors can’t miss the iconic Wisconsin State Capitol Building, a beautiful historic building located on a strip of land between Lakes Mendota and Monona, or the Olbrich Botanical Gardens, open year-round and boasting over 16 gardens. To really get a feel for this lively city, take a stroll down State Street, with seven blocks of bustling restaurants, beach access and street art.