RN Fellowship Acute Care Surgical Specialties

UCHealth•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Fellowship Acute Care Surgical Specialties is an onsite, full-time nursing position at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in the Surgical Specialties Unit. The schedule is 72 hours per two-week pay period on night shift. Pay is $35.29–$54.71 per hour, depending on relevant experience. Full-time night-shift RNs are eligible for a Night Shift Incentive Program payment of $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 annually). The Acute Care Fellowship is designed for experienced nurses who are new to an acute care environment. Orientation is tailored to system-based competency acquisition in the specialty unit of hire, using novice-to-expert theory and adult learning styles. Acute care nursing involves direct care on specialty medical-surgical units with moderate to high patient acuity. AMSN core curriculum and specialty certification standards are included in evidence-based care models. Clinical Educators support individualized specialty education and training, and validate competency throughout clinical orientation. UCHealth describes its nursing practice as delivering top-of-scope direct patient care through the nursing process, using a multidisciplinary approach, prioritizing wellness and the patient perspective, and applying evidence-based practice. Nurses are also expected to model proficiency through precepting, welcome learning in a fast-paced clinical environment, and contribute to safety and quality at the point of care. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, medical, dental and vision coverage, mental health and well-being support, paid time off and paid family and medical leave, life and disability coverage, retirement savings plans, education and career development resources, and other voluntary benefits. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

At least 6 months of registered nurse (RN) experience.
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card 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 required at the position level.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice to the top of scope.
Deliver specialty acute care to patients on medical-surgical units with moderate to high acuity.
Use evidence-based care models, including AMSN core curriculum and applicable specialty certification standards.
Work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Prioritize wellness and the patient perspective.
Precept and support people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Complete individualized specialty education, training, and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Night Shift Incentive Program payment of $1,600 quarterly ($6,400 per year) for full-time night-shift RNs.
Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews of positions and base pay.
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, 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; a health savings account is 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 by UCHealth for specified educational degrees.
Other qualifying education programs may receive 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.