RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

Job Summary

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, Longmont, CO

Department: LPH PCU

Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 per hour (dependent on experience)

Work Type: Onsite; no hybrid or remote option

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of ICU or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing (RN) experience OR completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS certification.
• 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 remain valid through sixty days of hire.

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, 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.
• Direct care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in a technically complex environment.
• Applies AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards included in evidence‑based care models for the PCU.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Recognition:
  • Performance bonus (3‑Year Incentive Bonus) to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance‑based pay increase – annual merit pay increase recognizing work performance that meets or consistently exceeds documented standards, accounting for increased experience, skills, and cost of living.
  • Market reviews – UCHealth positions reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.
• Health and well‑being:
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free  membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work:
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; new employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided coverage:
  • Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
  • Short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.
• Retirement and savings:
  • 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 when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Education and career growth:
  • Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to Linked In Learning, thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
  • * Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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