RN Acute Care Ortho Spine Unit

UCHealth • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Ortho Spine Unit position is an onsite role at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on the Ortho Spine Patient Care Unit. The position is PRN, with 0.00 hours per two-week pay period, and works day shifts. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

The nurse provides direct patient care in an acute care setting, using the nursing process and practicing within scope. Care is delivered in specialty acute care (medical-surgical) units with moderate to high patient acuity, using evidence-based care models that incorporate AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, patient perspectives, wellness, safety, quality, and evidence-based practice. Clinical educators guide individualized specialty education and competency validation during orientation. Nurses are 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.

UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes performance incentives and merit increases, health and well-being coverage and resources, time-away programs, disability and life coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• If the applicant has less than three years of experience, graduate from an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required at the position level.
• At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• 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 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 practice to the top of scope.
• Care for patients in specialty acute care (medical-surgical) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
• Use evidence-based care models that incorporate AMSN core curriculum and relevant specialty certification standards.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality at the point of care.
• Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcome new knowledge and learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
• Annual merit pay increase for performance that meets or consistently exceeds standards.
• 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, a 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 coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability, with a buy-up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• 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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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