Charge Nurse - NICU
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Summary:Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and
unit/area.Work Schedule: Full Time DaysResponsibilities:Supervises
and mentors 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, including formal evaluation, 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:
- Credentials:Essential:* Basic Life Support* Registered Nurse*
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Other information:Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an
accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3
years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. 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 NICU 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. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Are you a
RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!The pay range for this
position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour. Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience.An annual bonus may be paid to
eligible employees based upon organizational and individual
performance.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and
comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits
included in this package are full medical, dental and vision
coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and
disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options;
tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of
voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet
insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access
to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free
counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal
consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is
available depending upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things
differently We believe in something different: a focus on the
individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to
improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a
passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/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, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. 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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
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