Surgery

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UCHealth is hiring a Registered Nurse for PreOP at UCHealth Memorial Hospital North in Colorado Springs. This is an onsite, part-time role scheduled for 40 hours per pay period (two weeks), with day shifts. Pay is $38.91–$60.31 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The nurse provides direct perioperative patient care using the nursing process and practices within Perioperative, PACU, or Operating Room levels of care. The role emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, wellness, patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality. The nurse contributes to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, supports new healthcare staff through precepting, and participates in individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation. AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards are incorporated into evidence-based care models. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being resources, paid time off and leave programs, insurance coverage, retirement savings options, and education and career-development resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

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; 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.
Six months of RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the top of nursing scope.
Deliver perioperative care in Perioperative, PACU, or Operating Room settings.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, patient perspectives, evidence-based practice, safety, and quality at the point of care.
Precept individuals new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Participate in specialty education and training, including competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account 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 qualifying programs may provide 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.