Charge Nurse Spine Unit Nights

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides nursing care on the Spine Unit at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. This is an onsite, full-time night-shift position scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. The role provides direct patient care in an acute-care specialty unit serving patients with moderate to high acuity, using the nursing process and evidence-based practices. The position promotes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient wellness and safety, and quality outcomes. It also models clinical proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth and contributes to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing must be completed within three years of assuming the Charge RN position. The posted hourly pay range is $40.86–$63.33, dependent on relevant experience. Eligible full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs may receive a $1,600 quarterly night-shift incentive.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid for 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice to the top of scope.
Use evidence-based care models for acute-care specialty patients with moderate to high acuity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually) for eligible full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during October of the third year of employment, recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process, increased experience and skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident and critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts are available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.