Charge Nurse-Medicine Health Services Unit
Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: November 15, 2023
Job Description:
Description Summary:Provides nursing leadership for a specific
shift and unit/area.Work Schedule: Full Time
NightsResponsibilities: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.)The pay
range for this position is: $36.47 - $56.52/hour. Pay is dependent
on applicant's relevant 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 yearLoan 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 differentlyWe 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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