RN Acute Care Spine Unit

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Spine Unit position provides direct nursing care in a specialty acute-care (Med-Surg) setting with moderate to high patient acuity. The nurse practices at the top of scope using the nursing process and evidence-based care models, and works with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes. The role emphasizes wellness, the patient perspective, safety, and quality at the point of care. Nurses are expected to build proficiency in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, welcome new knowledge, and model effective practice by precepting people who are new to healthcare or UCHealth. AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards inform the unit’s evidence-based care. Clinical educators provide individualized specialty education and training, including competency validation during clinical orientation. This is an onsite PRN position at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, with a flexible shift and 0.00 scheduled hours per two-week pay period. The listed pay range is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (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 through 60 days after hire.
All 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 at the top of scope.
Deliver specialty acute-care (Med-Surg) nursing care to patients with moderate to high acuity.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Welcome and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase 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 (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) retirement 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 qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year as tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.