RN Acute Care Surgical Acute Care

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UCHealth’s new or expanding Acute Care Surgical units at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The teams care for a diverse population of patients recovering from complex surgical procedures within an academic health system. This onsite position is in the AIP3 7th Floor department and works a rotating day and night schedule for 72 hours per two-week pay period. The role provides direct patient care in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence-based practice, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prioritize wellness and the patient perspective, and contribute to safety and quality at the point of care. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical 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.

Requirements

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification and any relevant life support certification required for the position level.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must be 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 practicing to the top of scope.
Care for patients in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity.
Use evidence-based care models and prioritize wellness and the patient perspective.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Contribute to 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

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 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.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth pays up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specified 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 courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
Three-year incentive bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, based on organizational contributions and tenure.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or consistently exceeding standards, with consideration of increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain market competitive.