Charge Nurse

UCHealth • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit or area in the Inpatient Behavioral Unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion. The position is onsite in Aurora, Colorado, and is scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. Pay is $40.86–$63.33 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

The Charge Nurse supervises and mentors staff, determines staffing levels and assignments, and provides direct patient care as needed. The role evaluates patient-care effectiveness, responds to complaints through established channels, and performs assigned role-specific duties such as entering orders, admissions, discharges, and transfer coordination. The Charge Nurse ensures staff have the equipment and supplies needed to provide safe, quality care. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to act appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes performance incentives and merit increases, health and well-being benefits, paid time away, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• Hold a 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).
• Advanced CPI certification within 30 days of hire, with yearly recertification to meet BHA rules and regulations 11.9.3D.
• One year of nursing experience.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
• Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff during the assigned shift.
• Determine staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability and abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provide direct patient care as needed, including taking patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Float between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care, including through formal evaluation, and identify issues affecting desired patient outcomes.
• Respond to complaints about patient care and related services, managing them through established channels.
• Perform role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, completing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensure staff have the necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Annual merit pay increases based on performance and other stated factors.
• Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.
• 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 insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), 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) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available when enrolled in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, with specified education programs eligible for tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100%; 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level