Nurse Clinician- Orthopedics
Location: Wisconsin
Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is hiring Nurse Clinician- Orthopedics right now, this occupation will be placed in Wisconsin. More details about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Posting Summary
B6/4 - Orthopedics
Nurses on this 27 bed orthopedic unit provide care to patients with a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions. High volume electi! ve surgeries include joint replacements and spine surgeries. In addition to elective surgeries, the nurses on this unit care for trauma patients with a wide range of orthopedic injuries resulting from motor vehicle, industrial, farming, and other accidents. Surgical nursing is the major emphasis; however this population provides the opportunity to utilize both surgical and medical nursing skills, including cardiac telemetry monitoring. Pain management is a high priority with the orthopedic patient. Nurses are exposed to and become very proficient in utilizing multi-modal therapies in managing pain. Patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration are important aspects of care provided. Nurses work closely with physical therapy and play an integral part in preparing patients for a safe discharge.
Qualifications
Education:
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.
Work Experience:
1. One (1) year recent acute medical o! r surgical experience required.
2. Orthopedic nursing expe! rience preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
1. Registration as a professional nurse in the State of Wisconsin required.
2. CPR certification required.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge regarding quality improvement and standards of care within practice area.
2. Experience in teaching patients and families.
3. 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.
Pay
This is a Represented position and falls into Pay Grade 6FR. The salary range begins at $29.43 per hour. Education, experience, tenure and internal equity may be taken into consideration when job offers are extended.
Work Schedule
70%, Evening/Night, 8/12 hour shifts, B wee! kend rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.
Benefits
This position is in the "1199" Benefits package. UWHC employees enjoy competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.
- Vacation (13 days) // (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Holidays (9 days) // (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Half-day floating holiday at time of hire
- Sick Leave (13 days/year) // (pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement (covered in the Wisconsin Retirement system on day 1)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Worker's Compensation
- Tax-Sheltered Annuities (TSA)
- Employee Reimbursement Accounts (ERA)
For addition information, please look on the uwhealth.org website in the careers section.
Staffing Team
Contact Mary Jo Casey for more information at mcasey@uwhealth.org or at 608-890-6687
Who We Are...
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is a 566 bed facility that ranks among the finest academic medical centers in the United States. Frequently cited in publications listing the nation's best health care providers, UW Hospital and Clinics is recognized as a national leader in fields such as cancer treatment, pediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical specialties and organ transplantation.
UW Hospital and Clinics offers:
- More than 900 active medical staff and more than 80 outpatient clinics.
- Six intensive care units (trauma and life support, pediatric, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery) with 83 total beds .
- Nine satellite locations .
- One of only two! organizations in Wisconsin with designated level One Adult and Pediatric trauma centers.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:27:42 GMT