RN - Patient & Family Educator

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Job Description

Description:

Work Schedule:

80% FTE, Day. Typically, scheduled Monday through Friday, every 9th Saturday rotation required, Sundays and Holidays off. We offer a competitive starting pay, relevant work experience will be considered. You will work onsite at the University Hospital, American Family Children's Hospital and East Madison Hospital locations in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse Patient and Educator to:

• Positively impact patient outcomes in both adult and pediatric populations.
• Identify learning needs and provide individualized education based on specific learning needs and preferences and communicate this information across multiple disciplines and settings.
• Provide support as needed to interdisciplinary colleagues who are providing and/or reinforcing patient/family education through regular interactions with staff on units, in clinics, and in other departments.
• Incorporate knowledge of current clinical practices/technologies to maximize patient's and family's ability to be involved in care and care decisions.
• Use computer technology and other innovative methodologies to support patient and family learning efforts.
• Provide education to a variety of patients on topics such as Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, and Anticoagulation Therapy. It is preferred RNs have experience working with these populations.

Nursing

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.
• 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.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years recent relevant clinical experience Required
• Broad experience in medical/surgical and/or pediatric nursing Required
• Demonstrated leadership experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• RN Licensure in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• BLS/CPR Certification Upon Hire Required
• CDE Preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet -designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin-also a Magnet -designated facility-provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children's Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

UW Health East Madison Hospital - is UW Health's newest hospital and one of the most advanced hospitals and wellness centers in the country. Here, health care is seen as a holistic endeavor where our mission is to not only diagnose and treat you when you're sick, but also to partner with you in health and wellness.

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