Charge Nurse Med Surg

UCHealth • Longmont, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse position is an onsite role with UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, in the LPH MedSurg North department. It is a full-time night-shift role scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. The hourly pay range is $40.86–$63.33, dependent on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for a Night Shift Incentive Program that pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually).

The role provides direct nursing care on acute-care medical-surgical units with moderate to high patient acuity. Nurses practice to the top of their scope, use the nursing process and evidence-based care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes. The position emphasizes patient perspective, wellness, safety, quality, and continued learning in a fast-paced clinical environment. Nurses are expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth. Specialty education and competency validation are supported by clinical educators during orientation.

The Charge RN must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board-approved nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance pay programs, health and well-being benefits, paid time away, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth resources. 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
• Relevant certification as determined at the position level.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on acute-care medical-surgical units with moderate to high patient acuity.
• Practice to the top of nursing scope using the nursing process and evidence-based care.
• Work 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.
• Engage in continued learning in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

• Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually) for full-time night-shift RNs.
• Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
• Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
• 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, paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short- 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; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees 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.

What This Job Offers

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