RN - Ambulatory, Nephrology

90% FTE, day shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with one day off every other week. You will be working at the Kidney Clinic in Fitchburg, WI and Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI.

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Provide evidence based, high quality nursing care for patients via telephone and MyChart.
• Assist with care coordination, patient education, facilitate prior authorization and other duties related to support the general Nephrology and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Center of Excellence.
• Work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, managing a wide variety of tasks including new patient referrals, triage, and assisting with transition to dialysis.
• Utilize critical thinking skills every day.
• Educate our Chronic Kidney Disease patients to better understand their complicated disease process and how to delay disease progression.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team for consistent and positive patient outcomes.
• Determine patient care needs by use of the Nursing Process as a framework for assessment and clinical decision making.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.

• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.

• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that to support employee/family well-being.

• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.

• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 1 year of employment- UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 months of RN experience Required
• Relevant RN experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registration as a registered nurse in the state where employed or licensure in a state in the licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• CPR/BLS Certification Upon Hire Required
• Applicable clinical certification Preferred

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.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 90 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description

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