RN Acute Care Ortho Spine Unit

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide direct patient care on the Ortho Spine Patient Care Unit at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. The role provides specialty acute care for moderate- to high-acuity patients, using the nursing process and evidence-based care models. The position is onsite, full-time, and scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period on day shifts. The nurse works with a multidisciplinary team to support exceptional outcomes, patient safety, quality, wellness, and a patient-centered approach. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and competency validation during orientation. Nurses are also expected to model proficiency by precepting colleagues who are new to healthcare or UCHealth and to welcome learning in a fast-paced 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.
Current 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 RN experience.
BLS certification through 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.
BLS 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 practice to the top of scope.
Deliver specialty acute care to patients with moderate to high acuity.
Use evidence-based care models, including applicable AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase based on documented 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 and 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; 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.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% 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.