Charge Nurse Med Unit

UCHealth•Broomfield, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse works in the Medical Unit at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital, providing direct patient care in an acute-care Med-Surg setting with moderate to high patient acuity. The role practices at the top of scope using the nursing process and evidence-based care, prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes. The nurse models proficiency by precepting people who are new to healthcare or UCHealth and welcomes learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Specialty education and competency validation are supported by clinical educators. The position is onsite in Broomfield, Colorado, works day shifts, and is full time at 72 hours per two-week pay period. The listed pay range is $40.86–$63.33 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

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; BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross must be held in hand before the start date and remain valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Relevant certification as determined at the position level.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Deliver acute-care Med-Surg care to patients with moderate to high acuity.
Use evidence-based care models, including applicable AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective.
Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews of positions and pay rates.
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, 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.
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.
Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid 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.