RN - Pre/Post Surgery - 100% FTE, Day/Evening - University Hospital (4481) (Healthcare)
Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking an RN - Pre/Post Surgery to: - Be responsible for independent peri-anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical population - Develop a therapeutic relationship by establishing trust and enabling the patient and/or family to verbalize the requirements for care comfortably. Education: Preferred - Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) Work Experience: Minimum - One (1) year of recent and relevant nursing experience Preferred - Experience working pre/post operatively with varied surgical patient populations Critical care background Licenses and Certifications: Minimum - Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin. CPR certification. Preferred - ACLS 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. W ork Schedule: 100% FTE (40 hours per week). 8 hour shifts. Monday - Friday, hours vary between 5:15 am - 8:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. 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. Learn more about this opening UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.