Surgery

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Registered Nurse position provides direct patient care in perioperative settings, including the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and related levels of care. The role uses the nursing process and evidence-based practice to support patient safety, quality, wellness, and exceptional outcomes through a multidisciplinary team approach. Nurses are expected to model proficiency by precepting colleagues who are new to healthcare or UCHealth and to welcome learning in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. AORN and ABPANC core curricula and certification standards are included in evidence-based care models. Clinical educators support individualized specialty education and training, including competency validation during clinical orientation. The role is onsite at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, in the MCR PACU ODSC SAC department. It is a full-time, night-shift position scheduled for 72 hours per pay period (two weeks). Pay is $38.91–$60.31 per hour, 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, or other relevant life-support certification as determined at the position level.
At least 6 months of RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
ACLS and PALS certification within 3 months of hire.
BLS 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and practice at the appropriate scope.
Use a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
Prioritize wellness, the patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
Precept people who are new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
Provide perioperative care in PACU or other specified perioperative levels of care.
Participate in individualized specialty education and competency validation during clinical orientation.

Benefits

3-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance.
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 accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, as well as 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- 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.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% for specific 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.