Charge Nurse-Surgical Specialties

Description

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

Surgical Specialties unit is comprised of a total of 36 inpatient beds. This dynamic, highly engaged unit services patients requiring hospitalization before and/or after a wide variety of surgical procedures, as well as post trauma. We work alongside world class surgeons, in a level I trauma center to provide expert care to 7 different surgical lines of service including trauma surgical oncology, urology, bariatrics, endocrine, colorectal, and general surgery. On the Surgical Specialties unit, we believe that collaboration is key; allowing staff such as nurses, aides, physicians, and case management to work together as a successful and thriving team. Our health care practice is evidence based, meaning patients receive up to date, cutting edge care. Click HERE for a brief video from the Surgical Specialties Unit at Metro-Denver. 

Work Schedule: Full Time Nights

Unit: Surgical Specialties Unit

Populations Typically Served: Complex surgical patients admitted from the Perioperative setting, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Clinics, or from Progressive of Intensive Care Units

Acuity Level: Surgical Acute Care

Number of Beds: 36

Types of Procedures or Diagnosis Typically Seen: Trauma sequelae, Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, Urology, Gender Affirmation, Bariatric Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery

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. Per UEXCEL Bylaws, must promote to Charge Nurse III within 3 years of promotion to Charge Nurse.

• 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.)

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour plus $5/hour night shift differential. In additional to base pay and differential, full time night shift RNs are eligible to participate in UCHealth's night shift incentive pay program upon completion of orientation. Base pay is dependent on applicant's relevant years of 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:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 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
• 5 year incentive bonus
• 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. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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