Charge Nurse - Urology

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & leave benefits

Tuition assistance

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

UCHealth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion in Aurora, CO is seeking a full-time Charge RN in the Urology department. You will lead nursing and support staff on days, provide direct patient care as needed, and coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Required are an RN license, BSN within three years of assuming the role, BLS, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. UCHealth offers a comprehensive rewards package and growth opportunities within a large academic

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required within three years of assuming Charge RN position.
• State licensure as RN and BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Relevant position level certifications as determined at job level.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift; determines staffing levels and assignments.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and assists with problem-solving; evaluates patient care outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services; coordinates admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensures staff have needed equipment and supplies for safe, quality patient care.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgement, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpt Pavilion - Aurora, CO

Department: Urology

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary

Provides nursing leadership in the setting of a physician practice/medical office.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed. Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels. Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

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 through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Total Rewards Package

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependent(s)
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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