RN MedSurg Bariatrics

Job Summary

UCHealth UCHth Parkview Medical Center, Pueblo, CO. Department: 2 East Tower – Acute Care Med/Surg Bariatrics. Full Time, 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Onsite only, no hybrid or remote option. Pay $35.29–$54.71 per hour, based on experience.

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred:
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date; 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 includes specialty Acute Care (Med Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity.
• AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence-based care models for each unit.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

• 3-Year Incentive Bonus and performance-based pay increase.
• 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.
• 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 options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts for HD plans.
• UCHealth provides up to 100% tuition, books and fees paid for specific educational degrees, or up to $10,000/year pre‑paid or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement for other programs.
• Access to Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness navigation.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

UCHealth does not discriminate against qualified applicants with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.