Charge Nurse Orthopedics Nights

Job Overview

UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora – CO, Orthopedics Department.

UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Nights

$40.86 – $63.33 per hour, depending on experience.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board‑approved Registered/Professional Nursing program; hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within three years of assuming Charge RN position.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 1 year of nursing experience.
• BLS or CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, valid at start date and through 60 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 includes specialty Acute Care (Med‑Surg) units of moderate to high patient acuity.
• Applies AMSN’s core curriculum and specialty certification standards within evidence‑based care models for each unit.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase: annual merit pay increase based on documented performance and market reviews.
• Medical, dental, vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships; free  membership; voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft, pet, auto, and home insurance and discounts.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave including Colorado FAMLI, leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life, accidental death, short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; health savings accounts when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.
• Education and career growth: access to academic degrees, certificate programs, up to 100% tuition coverage for specific degrees, up to $10,000 per year pre‑paid for other programs, up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement, Linked In Learning, and assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on scheduled work hours.

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