RN - Transplant Coordinator: Heart Transplant - University Hospital - 100%FTE (Healthcare)
Join one of the world's foremost organ transplant programs!
The UW Health Transplant Program is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing transplant team.
- Join REMARKABLE nurses providing care to transplant patients from Wisconsin and around the world.
- Coordinate transplant evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant.
- Coordinate patient care across multiple areas – transplant office, outpatient clinic, inpatient unit and community outreach clinics – in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings.
Education:
- Minimum – Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Preferred – A Master's degree in Nursing or relevant area may be used to substitute for one (1) year of clinical experience.
Work Experience:
- Minimum - Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience. Progressive Nursing experience with demonstrated success.
- Preferred - Two (2) years of transplant or closely related nursing experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Minimum – Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin.
Physical Requirements:
- Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, 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, women, and LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/vets.
Work Schedule:
Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at University Hospital. Position is 100%FTE
On-Call Responsibility: Occasional On-Call based on the needs of the department.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
UW Health values and embraces diversity and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
