Care Team Leader - Beaver Dam Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule: 60% FTE, day shift working from 6:30am-7pm with every third weekend rotation (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will work onsite at Beaver Dam Hospital.

Be part of something remarkable!

Join UW Health Beaver Dam and help shape the future of local health care as part of the UW Health family!

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to:

• Lead frontline nursing operations at UW Health Beaver Dam, a 48-bed acute care hospital and Level IV Trauma Center, supporting safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care across the medical-surgical unit, Emergency/Urgent Care, and surgical services.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and support by rounding hourly with patients, families, and staff, assessing needs, ensuring appropriate resources, and serving as a trusted clinical resource and mentor for the nursing team.
• Coordinate daily operations and patient flow, including staffing, admissions, transfers, discharges, assignments, delegation, and collaboration with interprofessional teams to ensure timely, efficient, and safe care.
• Build and develop a strong nursing team through coaching, mentoring, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, professional development, and promotion of evidence-based practice, shared governance, and a healthy work environment.
• Drive quality, safety, and patient experience, using clinical data and quality metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, reinforce regulatory and practice standards, lead safety huddles, and support process improvement initiatives.
• Help shape the future of UW Health Beaver Dam by partnering with local and system leaders to implement organizational priorities, strengthen care delivery, and expand access to high-quality care in the Beaver Dam community.
• Five or more years of in-depth acute care knowledge and inpatient nursing experience and prior leadership experience are strongly preferred.

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. Full time benefits for part time work (for positions 60% FTE and higher).
• 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:

• 2 years experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 2 years of combined work experience and leadership experience may be considered in lieu of two (2) years' experience in an inpatient unit Required
• 3 years experience in an acute care inpatient unit Preferred
• Relevant RN experience with department-specific patient population Preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Required
• Current CPR/BLS certification Required
• National certification in relevant specialty 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.

UW Health Beaver Dam - UW Health is now in Beaver Dam. Our presence includes a hospital, post-acute and long-term care. These community-focused healthcare facilities are dedicated to delivering remarkable care to patients and families throughout Dodge County. As part of UW Health, team members have the opportunity to make a local impact while benefiting from the resources, collaboration, and expertise of a nationally recognized health system.

Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Job Info

• Job Identification 52466
• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 707 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916, US
• Job Category Registered Nurse (non-mgmt)
• Job Function Registered Nurse
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• FTE 0.6
• Pay Range $43.52 - $65.28 / Hour