Nurse Clinician- Trauma and Life Support Center position at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is employing Nurse Clinician- Trauma and Life Support Center on Wed, 15 May 2013 17:21:27 GMT. Posting Summary Trauma and Life Support The Trauma Life Support Center (TLC) consists of a an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals delivering comprehensive care for patients and families with complex medical or surgical illnesses as well as severe traumatic injuries. Together with physicians, respiratory therapists and pharmacists, nurses utilize advanced technologies and therapies...

Nurse Clinician- Trauma and Life Support Center

Location: Wisconsin

Description: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is employing Nurse Clinician- Trauma and Life Support Center right now, this position will be placed in Wisconsin. More complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Posting Summary

Trauma and Life Support
The Trauma Life Support Center (TLC) consists of a an interdisciplinary t! eam of health care professionals delivering comprehensive care for patients and families with complex medical or surgical illnesses as well as severe traumatic injuries. Together with physicians, respiratory therapists and pharmacists, nurses utilize advanced technologies and therapies, cutting-edge ventilatory management and provide sophisticated interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes in this 24-bed ICU. TLC offers motivated nurses an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and skills in a supportive academic environment that fosters the development of critical care and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong continuing education program supported by both medicine and nursing.

Qualifications

Education:
1. Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred.

Work Experience:
1. One year relevant clinical experience required.
2. Recent ICU experience with adult populations preferred.

Licenses & Certificati! ons:
1. Registration as a professional nurse in the St! ate of Wisconsin required.
2. CPR and ACLS certification required.
3. TNCC, CCRN certifications preferred.

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.
4. 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.

Special Requirements

1. One year current med/surg ICU experience required.
2. Two years med/surg ICU experience preferred.

Pay

This is a Represented position and falls into Pay Grade 6FR. The salary range begins at $29.08 per hour. Education, experience, tenure and internal equity may be taken into consideration when job offer! s are extended.

Work Schedule

90%, Evening/Night, 8/12 hours shifts, A weekend rotation. Hours may vary based on 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)

While every attempt has been made to provide up-to-date, ac! curate information, the legal documents, policies, and contracts will p! revail in the event of any discrepancy. The above information applies to regular (Permanent) employees.

For addition information, please look on the uwhealth.org website in the careers section.

Staffing Team

Contact Katina Kaufman for more information at KKaufman@uwhealth.org or at 608-263-0944.

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, neu! rosurgery) with 83 total beds .
• Nine satellite locations .
• One of only two organizations in Wisconsin with designated level One Adult and Pediatric trauma centers.

How to Apply

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This position starts available on: Wed, 15 May 2013 17:21:27 GMT

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