Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Internal Med

Job Description

About Company

UCHealth is a healthcare organization committed to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as through personal human connection. They value a dynamic, multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes and prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice. UCHealth fosters a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment where new knowledge is welcomed, and they emphasize secure safety and quality at the point of care.

UCHealth is dedicated to investing in its workforce by offering a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. This includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Generous time away from work, including paid time off (PTO) and paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), with PTO available at the start of employment.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with optional buy-up coverage.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability with buy-up options.
• Wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits (e.g., flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, employee discount programs).
• Significant education benefits, with opportunities for 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees, and up to $5,250 pre-paid or reimbursed for other programs annually.
• Loan Repayment assistance, as UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering free assistance through Savi.
• A Three Year Incentive Bonus program that accumulates annually and is paid out after three years of employment, recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer that values a rich array of talents and perspectives, committing to making employment decisions based on valid requirements and not discriminating against individuals based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. They provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Job Description (Detailed)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Acute Care Internal Med

Summary of Role: As an RN in Acute Care Internal Medicine, the individual provides high-quality direct patient care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting. The role involves utilizing evidence-based practices, precepting new healthcare professionals, and prioritizing patient wellness while managing moderate to high patient acuity.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital Central, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

Department: MHC 3 East Internal Med Unit

Employment Type (FTE): Part Time, 0.6 FTE, equating to 48.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $35.29 – $54.71 per hour, with actual pay dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements:
• Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if the applicant has less than 3 years of experience.
• Licensure: Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience: A minimum of 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The card must be in-hand before the start date and valid through sixty days of hire.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:
• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process comprehensively.
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.
• Emphasizes and integrates wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice into care delivery.
• Serves as a preceptor, modeling proficiency for new healthcare professionals or those new to UCHealth.
• Demonstrates openness to new knowledge and adapts to a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Actively contributes to ensuring safety and quality at the point of care.

Acute Care Specifics:
• Direct patient care is provided within specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units.
• The patient acuity in these units ranges from moderate to high.
• Care models are based on evidence-based standards, incorporating the AMSN’s (Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses) core curriculum and various specialty certification standards.
• Clinical Educators provide support and guidance, offering individualized specialty education and training to validate competency throughout clinical orientation.

Languages: English