RN Acute Care Spine Unit
About The Position
The RN Acute Care Spine Unit position provides direct patient 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, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes. The role prioritizes wellness and the patient perspective, supports safety and quality at the point of care, and contributes to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. Nurses also model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth. Unit care models incorporate AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards, with clinical educators providing individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if having less than 3 years of experience.
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification as determined 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 of 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.
- Deliver specialty acute care to patients with moderate to high acuity.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
- Prioritize patient wellness and the patient perspective.
- Support safety and quality at the point of care.
- Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Benefits
- 3-Year Incentive Bonus.
- 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 (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) 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 available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
