Charge Nurse Spine Unit

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse works in the Spine Unit at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. This onsite role is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. The role provides direct patient care in an acute-care setting, applying the nursing process and evidence-based practice while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Acute-care practice includes specialty Med-Surg units with moderate to high patient acuity. Unit care models incorporate AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards, with clinical educators supporting specialty education, training, and competency validation during orientation. UCHealth emphasizes patient-centered care, wellness, safety, quality, and professional growth. Team members are expected to contribute to exceptional outcomes, work effectively in a fast-paced and innovative clinical environment, and support the development of colleagues through precepting. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing must be completed within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.

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).
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Collaborate 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.
Provide specialty acute-care services in Med-Surg units with moderate to high patient acuity.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on organizational measures and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
Annual market reviews 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 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) 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 available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.