Rn - Inpatient - General Internal Medicine

Company: UW Health
Location: Racine
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

General Internal Medicine (F6/5) is a fast-paced medical unit that offers challenging and rewarding nursing opportunities.We are seeking a Registered Nurse :Help provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a professional environment that fosters and values collaboration, respect, and education.Join a team of remarkable nurses and have the opportunity to care for general care patients with complex medical diagnoses.The General Internal Medicine Unit is a 28-bed inpatient, general medicine unit focused on high-quality patient care and medical education. The unit is home to all three general medicine teaching services; most of F6/5's patientsare on these services.You may also care for "Special Pathogens" populations.Education:Preferred Baccalaureate degree in nursing.Work Experience:Minimum One (1) year relevant clinical experience.Preferred Two (2) years of recent experience in acute care in medical/surgical nursing.Licenses and Certifications:Minimum Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin. CPR certification.Preferred - Medical-Surgical Nurse Certification.Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.Experience in teaching patients and families.Excellent communication skills.Ability to effectively delegate and supervise the work of other nursing team members.Physical Requirements:Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionUW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.Work Schedule: 90%FTE, 36 hours/week. This is an Evening/Night position with variable (8) eight and (12) twelve-hour shifts: 1500-2300, 1900-0700, 2300-0700. Every other weekend, Holiday rotation required, No on-call required. Hours may vary based on operational needs of department.University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet --designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

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