RN Fellowship Acute Care Medical Specialties

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This onsite, full-time RN fellowship is for experienced nurses who are new to an acute care environment. Orientation is tailored to build system-based competencies in the specialty unit of hire, using novice-to-expert theory and adult learning styles. The role provides direct care in specialty acute care (Med-Surg) units with moderate to high patient acuity. Evidence-based care models incorporate AMSN’s core curriculum and relevant specialty certification standards. Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education and training, and validate competency throughout clinical orientation. The nurse practices at the top of scope in direct patient care using the nursing process, works with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes, and prioritizes wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice. The role also includes precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth, welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, and contributing to safety and quality at the point of care.

Requirements

State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; card must be in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing-approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
Any relevant life support certification determined at the position level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of scope.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Precept people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Participate in specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increases 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) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition support for eligible educational programs, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific degrees, and other programs that may qualify for prepaid tuition or reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.