Charge Nurse Surgical Acute Care

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Tuition reimbursement programs

Market-based pay reviews

Job summary

UCHealth in Colorado is seeking a Charge RN to support acute care surgical units within our academic health system. The role focuses on direct patient care, leadership of a multidisciplinary team, and mentoring new staff in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a BSN within three years of assuming the Charge RN role, active RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of nursing experience. It is an onsite role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
• State RN licensure and BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR card valid through start date and renewals issued by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Provides top-of-scope direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team for outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, patient perspective and evidence-based care.
• Precepts staff new to healthcare and UCHealth.
• Adapts to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to safety and quality at the point of care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Precepting

Evidence-based practice

Direct patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join new or expanding Acute Care Surgical units as these teams care for a diverse population of patients recovering from complex surgical procedures within an academic health system.

Location

UCHealth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department

AIP3 7th Floor

Work Schedule

Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Onsite Role

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant certification as determined at position level.
• Minimum Experience: 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
• All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Company Core Values

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Responsibilities

Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing processValues a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomesPrioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practiceModels proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealthWelcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environmentContributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Acute Care

Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuityAMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unitClinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation

Employee Focus

Employees are our number one asset.

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

Company Mission

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

Hiring Status

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Who We Are

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