About this role
Work Schedule :
90% Day Shift. You will work four 9-hour shifts between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. One day off each week. No weekends. No holidays. No Call. You Will work at University Hospital and Eastpark Medical Center in Madison, WI. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.
Come join UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center , Wisconsin’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and be part of a team delivering exceptional, specialized cancer care.
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to work in our Gynecology Oncology Clinic to:
- Join an exceptional, collaborative nursing team that delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers.
- Build meaningful, therapeutic relationships with patients throughout their cancer journey, providing education, emotional support, advocacy, and continuity of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
- Care for a diverse and specialized gynecologic oncology population , including patients with ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers, as well as patients undergoing evaluation, treatment, and surveillance for both newly diagnosed and recurrent disease.
- Provide comprehensive oncology nursing care for patients receiving the latest evidence-based cancer therapies, supportive care medications, gynecologic procedures and surgeries, and specialized sexual health therapies.
- Apply advanced assessment and critical-thinking skills to recognize and manage treatment-related symptoms, assess patient needs during clinic visits, and provide timely clinical guidance through telephone triage and online patient portal communication.
- Pursue professional growth and oncology expertise through ongoing education, specialized training, and opportunities to develop skills in a dynamic, multidisciplinary cancer care environment.
Hear from an RN why this job is so rewarding .
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
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience
- 6 months of RN experience Required
- Relevant Inpatient RN experience Preferred
- Ambulatory experience Preferred
- Relevant oncology experience Preferred
- Chemotherapy experience Preferred
- Experience with Venous Access Devices (VADs) and IV skills 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
- Current CPR/BLS certification Upon Hire Required
- Certification in specialty area of practice 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.
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.
Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s state-of-the-art ambulatory facility located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Blvd. transforms the patient experience. It is home to many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials.
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