RN Acute Care Medical Surgical

Summary Provides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Responsibilities Provides care in a 24/7 Acute Care environment. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to a multidisciplinary care team. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision, and 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 of experience. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. 6 months of nursing (RN) 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. Benefits Base pay ranges from $35.29 to $54.71 per hour, depending on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, including access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options. Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options. 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available with a high deductible plan. Educational benefits: Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for specific degrees; pre‑paid programs up to $10,000/year or tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year; access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of 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. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCHealth