RN Acute Care Spine Nights

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Acute Care Spine nurse provides direct patient care on UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies’ Spine Unit. The role practices to the full scope of nursing practice using the nursing process and evidence-based care, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on exceptional outcomes, patient perspective, wellness, safety, and quality. Acute Care direct care is provided on specialty medical-surgical units with moderate to high patient acuity. Unit care models incorporate the AMSN core curriculum and relevant specialty certification standards. The nurse also supports colleagues by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth and welcomes learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. This is a full-time, onsite night-shift position in Loveland, Colorado, scheduled for 72 hours per two-week pay period. Full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs are eligible for a night shift incentive of $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The hourly pay range is $35.29–$54.71, 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 three years of experience.
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.
Six months of 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 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 practicing to the top of scope.
Deliver specialty acute care to patients with moderate to high acuity on a medical-surgical unit.
Use evidence-based care models informed by the AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize patient wellness and perspective, and contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Continue learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

Night Shift Incentive Program: $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually) for full-time night-shift RNs and LPNs.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
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) 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 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.