Registered Nurse – Access Center

70% FTE, 8 hour night shifts, primarily working 11:00pm to 7:30am, with every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work at 8501 Excelsior Dr. in Madison, WI. 

Pay:

• Additional components of compensation may include: 
  • Evening and night shift differential
  • Weekend differential
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants 

Be part of something remarkable

 Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

 We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

•  Serves as the central point of contact for admission and transfer requests, triaging calls and coordinating inpatient placement across UW Health.
• Assesses patient needs, gathers clinical information, and matches patients with appropriate levels of care, resources, and services.
• Facilitates safe and compliant patient transfers by coordinating communication between providers, hospitals, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Supports Access Center operations by improving processes, maintaining documentation and reporting, educating stakeholders, and providing exceptional customer service.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of relevant clinical RN experience in acute care medical/surgical nursing Required
• Recent experience in phone triage, phone processing, discharge planning, or case management Preferred
• Previous experience within the UW Health system Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state(s) where patients are receiving care or may work as eligible per state licensing regulations Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

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.

Pay Range: $40.30 - $60.45 / HR