Charge Nurse-Surgical Specialties - OR - Operating Room
Company: UC Health
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
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Description Summary: Provides nursing leadership for a specific
shift and unit/area. We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus to
RN's who have a minimum of 1 year of RN experience. Work Schedule:
Full Time Nights Unit: Surgical Specialties Unit Populations
Typically Served: Complex surgical patients admitted from the
Perioperative setting, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Clinics, or
from Progressive of Intensive Care Units Acuity Level: Surgical
Acute Care Number of Beds: 36 Types of Procedures or Diagnosis
Typically Seen: Trauma sequelae, Acute Care Surgery, General
Surgery, Urology, Gender Affirmation, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic
Surgery, Vascular Surgery Responsibilities: 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:
Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved
Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years
experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. State
licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider. 1 year of nursing experience. Per UEXCEL
Bylaws, must promote to Charge Nurse III within 3 years of
promotion to Charge Nurse. 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.) Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this
position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour plus $5/hour night shift
differential. In additional to base pay and differential, full time
night shift RNs are eligible to participate in UCHealth's night
shift incentive pay program upon completion of orientation. Base
pay is dependent on applicant's relevant years of experience.
UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's
contributions to our success in quality, patient experience,
organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth.
The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in
October following completion of five years' employment. UCHealth
offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total
rewards package: Full medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching Paid
time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up
coverage options Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Wellness benefits 5 year incentive bonus Full suite of voluntary
benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
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 also 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. At UCHealth, we do things differently
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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
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