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UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

Charge Nurse / Care Team Leader - Med and Surg 5th floor

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadison, WI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Two years of experience in an inpatient unit is required; two years of combined work and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two years of inpatient-unit experience.
  • A baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Three years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit is preferred.
  • Relevant registered nurse experience with the department-specific patient population is preferred.
  • A registered nurse license in Wisconsin or a license from a jurisdiction that has adopted the Nurse Licensure Compact is required.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification is required.
  • ACLS certification is required within six months.
  • National certification in a relevant specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a front-line leader on an inpatient medical-surgical unit in a collaborative environment.
  • Mentor nurses to advance their knowledge and skills.
  • Monitor nursing quality metrics and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with management on unit hiring and patient-experience rounding.
  • Optimize patient and staff outcomes through resource utilization and distribution of patient-care assignments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Three years of experience in an acute care inpatient unit.
  • Relevant registered nurse experience with the department-specific patient population.
  • National certification in a relevant specialty.

About the Company

UW Health

Academic medical center; cancer, pediatrics, transplants.

UW Health runs a 471-bed academic medical center with associated clinics, delivering patient care, teaching, and research. It provides specialized services in cancer, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical fields, and organ transplantation, along with broad outpatient care. Care combines inpatient treatment with outpatient clinics through multidisciplinary teams and evidence-based protocols, supported by access to clinical trials and advanced technologies. Its edge comes from the integration of clinical care with medical education and research at UW–Madison, aiming to improve outcomes and advance health for the community.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1998

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