Charge Nurse - Birthing Center - Labor and Delivery
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $5K SIGN ON
BONUS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY Summary: Provides nursing leadership
for a specific shift and unit/area. Work Schedule: Full Time
Nights, .8 / 64 hrs/pp 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:
Credentials: Essential: Basic Life Support Registered Nurse
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Other information: Minimum Required
Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional
Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Required Licensure/Certification:
State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support
(BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant certification as determined at
position level. Minimum Experience: 1 year of Labor and Delivery
nursing experience. ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL
INFORMATION: NRP within 6 months of hire 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.) Are you a RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities The pay range for this
position is: $36.47 - $56.52 / hour . Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience. An annual bonus may be paid to
eligible employees based upon organizational and individual
performance. 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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