RN Surgical First Assistant

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, United States:
Colorado:
Fort Collins

Department: PVH Operating Room – This position supports orthopedics, spine, robotics, and plastic surgery.

Work Schedule:

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $45.05 – $69.82 per hour, dependent on relevant experience

This is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program; completion of a nationally recognized RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) program, including NIFA.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 2 years of perioperative nursing experience.
• BLS – American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date; card must be valid for 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, 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.

• Direct care includes practice in perioperative, PACU (Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit), or operating room levels of care.
• AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards are included in evidence‑based care models.
• Clinical educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus that recognizes employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or exceeds performance standards.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards.

• 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 including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• 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 basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.

• 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 high‑deductible plan.

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Up to $10,000 per year pre‑paid by UCHealth for other programs, or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on scheduled work hours.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the organization.