Charge Nurse-Med Surg
Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary : Provides nursing leadership for a
specific shift and unit/area. Work Schedule: Full Time Nights
Responsibilities : 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. Requirements: 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). Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider. 1 year of nursing experience. 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. All life support
certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart
Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional
Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only
good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American
Heart Association sanctioned course.) The pay range for this
position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour. Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience. UCHealth offers a Five Year
Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our
success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,
financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates
annually each October and is paid out in October following
completion of five years' employment. UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package.
Some of the many benefits included in this package are full
medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time
off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional
buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education
reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as
identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and
their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance
Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and
work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe
in something different: a focus on the individuality of every
person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality
requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and
intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who
recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and
are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support
creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the
extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do
everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful
career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary.
Join Us Today UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of
talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can
offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions
based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated
against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or
otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's
race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry,
age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran
status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified
applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they
do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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