Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location:

UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center, Estes Park, Colorado. Department: EVMC Surgery.

Work Schedule:

PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 per hour, based on experience.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered or 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 certification (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 a safe and quality environment at the point of care.
• Fills in the pre/post area as needed.
• Perioperative direct care includes practice in the operating room, PACU (Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit), or other OR levels of care.
• Applies AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards in evidence‑based care models.
• Receives support from Clinical Educators for individualized specialty education and training during orientation.

• Recognition:
  Performance bonus – a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, annual merit pay increase, and market reviews for competitive base pay.
• Health coverage:
  Medical, dental, vision; 24/7 mental health and well‑being support; discounted gym memberships; free  membership; voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto & home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off: PTO, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence; new employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Life and disability:
  Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• Retirement and savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; health savings account with a high‑deductible plan.
• Education and career growth:
  Tuition coverage for approved degrees up to 100%; up to $10,000 per year pre‑paid for other programs or $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement; access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development; assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• * Eligibility for some programs is based on scheduled work hours.

UCHealth is an equal‑opportunity employer. No applicant shall be discriminated against on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or other characteristic prohibited by law. UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability and will provide reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the organization.

Position open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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