Charge Nurse; RN; ED - Emergency Department

UCHealth (Colorado) is seeking a ED
- Emergency Department Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Longmont, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: ED
- Emergency Department

Discipline: RN

Duration:
Ongoing

36 hours per week

Shift: days

Employment Type:

Staff

Description 3+ years of recent ED RN experience strongly preferred.

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:

CO:

Longmont Department: LPH ER

Work Schedule:

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

Shift: Days Pay: $40.86 - $63.33 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

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

Summary:

Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.

• Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, and patient acuity.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care, including formal evaluation, and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
• Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Trauma Nurse Core Course
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
• Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
• PALS Certification

Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program within three years of assuming the Charge RN position. Required Licensure/Certification:
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). 1 year of nursing experience. TNCC or ATCN, ENPC or PALS required within 1 year of hire

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.

• Recognition Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in 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:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 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.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short-term disability 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…