Charge Nurse L&D Birth Center Nights

UCHealth • Fort Collins, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse provides nursing leadership and direct patient care in the Labor and Delivery Birth Center at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital. The position is full time, onsite, and scheduled for night shifts, with 72 hours per pay period. Pay is $40.86–$63.33 per hour, depending on relevant experience. Eligible full-time night-shift RNs may receive a night-shift incentive of $1,600 quarterly.

The role practices at the top of nursing scope, uses the nursing process, and works with a multidisciplinary team to support exceptional patient outcomes. It emphasizes wellness, patient perspectives, evidence-based care, safety, and quality. The Charge Nurse also supports colleagues through precepting and works in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Women and Infants direct-care areas at UCHealth include Mother/Baby, Labor and Delivery–Birth Center, Women's Care, and NICU. AWHONN and AACN standards and certifications guide evidence-based care, and clinical educators support specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being resources, paid time off and leave options, insurance coverage, 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).
• At least 1 year of nursing experience.
• NRP within 6 months of hire.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and nursing practice at the top of scope.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
• Precept and support people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
• Participate in individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation as supported by clinical educators.

Benefits

• Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly for eligible full-time night-shift RNs.
• Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
• Annual merit pay increase and annual market reviews of 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 (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; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• UCHealth-paid tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees, up to 100%.
• Other eligible education programs may receive 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