RN Acute Care Med Surg Onc Nights

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct care on a specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) unit caring for patients with moderate to high acuity. The role uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice, contributes to safety and quality at the point of care, and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes. Specialty education and competency validation are supported by clinical educators during orientation. The position is onsite at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital and works nights, 72 hours per two-week pay period. UCHealth describes a practice environment focused on wellness, the patient perspective, evidence-based care, professional learning, and precepting colleagues who are new to healthcare or UCHealth. The posting also describes a comprehensive total rewards program, including performance incentives, health and well-being resources, paid time away, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-development opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification determined at the position level.
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
ONS certification within 1 year of hire.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Use evidence-based care models for specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) patients with moderate to high acuity.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept colleagues who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Engage in specialty education and training, including competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
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, 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 are available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
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.