Emergency Department RN

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO and family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Emergency Department in Colorado Springs. This on-site role demands critical thinking and the ability to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating patient care plans, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team, and providing education to patients and families. Requires RN licensure and ACLS/PALS/ENPC certifications; BLS must be current.

Qualifications

• ACLS and either PALS or ENPC required on hire.
• TNCC or ATCN and whichever of PALS or ENPC was not obtained at hire within 1 year of hire.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes.
• Monitor and communicate patient condition to a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide patient/family education appropriate to age and culture.

Skills

ACLS

PALS or ENPC

TNCC or ATCN

BLS certification

Education

RN licensure

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department:

SRSS So Region Ed Float Pool

Work Schedule:

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

Shift:

Nights

Pay:

$35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

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

Summary:

Provides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Effectively cares for a broad range of patient populations and conditions and prioritizes care in a fast-paced clinical Emergency Department environment. Places an emphasis on the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care while maintaining a focus on department throughput and efficiency.

Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to a multidisciplinary care team. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

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:

• Registered Nurse
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  Trauma Nurse Core Course
  Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
  Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
  PALS Certification
  
• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
  State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
  ACLS and either PALS or ENPC upon hire. TNCC or ATCN and whichever of PALS or ENPC was not obtained at hire within 1 year of hire.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

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 savings account 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.

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

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