RN Acute Care Surgical Oncology
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
About the Team
UCHealth is dedicated to improving lives in big ways through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as in small, personal ways through human connection. The Surgical Oncology department operates within the dynamic environment of the UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. This team values a multidisciplinary approach to achieve exceptional patient outcomes, prioritizing wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
About the Role
You will provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care within Acute Care (Med-Surg) units characterized by moderate to high patient acuity. This role is integral to the nursing process, requiring you to model proficiency by precepting those new to healthcare or UCHealth. You will contribute to securing safety and quality at the point of care while welcoming new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Clinical Educators will support and guide your individualized specialty education and training, ensuring competency validation throughout your clinical orientation. The position utilizes AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards as part of the evidence-based care models for the unit.
Hiring Process
This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth welcomes talent from all backgrounds and is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements.
Culture & Benefits
UCHealth invests in its workforce through a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Employees are eligible for a Three Year Incentive Bonus that recognizes contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually and is paid out following the completion of three years of employment.
The organization offers a robust benefits suite including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) with employer matching, and paid time off (PTO) starting from day one. Additional perks include employer-paid basic life and disability coverage, wellness benefits, and a full suite of voluntary options such as flexible spending accounts and pet insurance.
Education is a priority at UCHealth, with opportunities for 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees, or up to $5,250 in pre-paid tuition reimbursement annually. Furthermore, UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and provides free assistance navigating the process through Savi.
Equal Opportunity
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment 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 any qualified applicant with a disability and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pennsylvania Street, North Capitol Hill, Denver, Colorado, 80274, United States
Denver, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDeliver specialty acute care services in moderate to high acuity Med-Surg units
- check_circleProvide top-of-scope direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
- check_circleCollaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional patient outcomes
- check_circlePrecept new healthcare professionals and model clinical proficiency
- check_circleApply evidence-based practice and AMSN core curriculum standards
- check_circleContribute to patient safety and quality initiatives at the point of care
- check_circleParticipate in competency validation and specialized clinical training
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience
- verifiedState licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- verified6 months of nursing (RN) experience
- verifiedBLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date
Benefits & Perks
check_circleThree Year Incentive Bonus for quality, patient experience, and tenurecheck_circleMedical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible dependentscheck_circle403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributionscheck_circlePaid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absenceEmployer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage