Operating Room Nurse

Overview

DescriptionLocation: UCHealth UCHlth Med Ctr of the Rockies, US:CO:Loveland
Department: MCR Operating Room
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Perioperative: Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care.
• AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Preferred: BSN.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of OR nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• BLS - 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.

Benefits and Compensation

• UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
• Recognition and performance bonuses including a 3-Year Incentive Bonus, annual merit pay increase, and market reviews to stay aligned with market standards.
• Health and well-being: Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; gym memberships; Care.com membership; voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, group legal, identity protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: PTO, paid family and medical leave (Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; initial PTO load on start.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available; flexible spending accounts and health savings account options.
• Education and career growth: Tuition reimbursement and access to academic programs; LinkedIn Learning and professional development opportunities; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness navigation.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable accommodations as required by law. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.