Registered Nurse

Company: UCHealth
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse - Same Day Surgery
Provide direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.


Location: UCHealth Parkview Medical Center, US:CO:Pueblo


Department: Same Day Surgery


FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 40.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)


Shift: Days


Pay: $49.62 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience


Responsibilities:

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• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
  
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Collaborate as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
  
• Effectively delegate patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
  
• 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:
  
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  • Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience.
    
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
    
  • 6 months 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.
    
    UCHealth Benefits:
    
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    • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
      
    • Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
      
    • Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
      
    • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
      
    • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
      
    • Wellness benefits
      
    • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
      
    • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
      
      Loan Repayment:
      
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      • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
        
        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.
        

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