RN Acute Care Ortho Spine Unit

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Ortho Spine Patient Care Unit at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. This onsite position provides direct patient care in a specialty acute care (medical-surgical) unit with moderate to high patient acuity. The RN practices to the full scope of nursing practice, uses the nursing process, and works with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care and exceptional outcomes. Unit care models incorporate AMSN core curriculum and relevant specialty certification standards. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation. The RN is also expected to model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and to welcome learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than three years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required for the position level.
At least 6 months of RN experience.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid for 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases for qualifying performance.
Annual market reviews of positions 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- 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 may be available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
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.