RN Acute Care Med Surg Onc

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Med Surg Onc position provides direct patient care on specialty acute care (medical-surgical) units with moderate to high patient acuity. The nurse practices to the full scope of the role using the nursing process and evidence-based care models, and works with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes. The role emphasizes patient perspective, wellness, safety, and quality at the point of care. The position is part of a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Nurses are supported by clinical educators through individualized specialty education and training, including competency validation during clinical orientation. The role also includes modeling proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and welcoming new knowledge.

Requirements

At least 6 months of registered nursing experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; 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 after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
Obtain ONS certification within 1 year of hire.
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy BLS credential.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice to the full scope of the role.
Deliver specialty acute care on medical-surgical units with moderate to high patient acuity.
Use evidence-based care models and specialty standards in patient care.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize patient perspective, wellness, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases and annual market reviews.
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; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition support: up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specified 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.