RN - Access Center

60% FTE, evening/night shift, primarily 7:00pm – 7:30am, includes weekends and some holidays. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position 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 

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Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Assist referring providers with urgent care needs for their adult and pediatric patients. You may arrange transportation on UW Med Flight or CHETA (Children’s Hospital Emergency Transport Ambulance). These services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.   

• Act as the clinical liaison to centralize and simplify the process of providing the appropriate level of care for the patient. 

• Ensure a multidisciplinary team approach while working to provide access for the best care of the patient and family. 

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

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing 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

• Registration as a professional nurse in the state of Wisconsin 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.

UW Health Administrative Facilities - UW Health has administrative locations throughout Madison and beyond where thousands of employees provide vital support to our clinical areas. These locations are home to departments such as Access Services, Compliance, Human Resources, Information Services, Patient Medical Records, Payroll and many others.