New Graduate RN Residency: Southern Colorado

DescriptionPosition: RN Graduate - practice specialty designation upon interview and hireSummary: Hired and enrolled for the first 12 months of practice in the UCHealth Nurse Residency Program in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and within the policies, values, and mission of the organizationWork Schedule: Full Time - rotate to night shift or unit specific schedule, 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)For complete information about UCHealth's New Graduate Nurse Residency Program, please, visit:New Graduate Residency Program: UCHealthAt UCHealth, We Improve LivesPicture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing processValues a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomesPrioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practiceModels proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealthWelcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environmentContributes to secure safety and quality at the point of careLocation: The Southern Colorado Region includes the following Hospitals:Memorial Hospital Central (Colorado Springs, CO)Memorial Hospital North (Colorado Springs, CO)Grandview Hospital (Colorado Springs, CO)Pikes Peak Regional Hospital (Woodland Park, CO)Various unit availability in the following Clinical Divisions:Acute CareOncologyCritical Care to include Progressive and Intensive CareWomen's and Infants Service LineBehavioral Health - PsychiatryPerioperativeEmergency DepartmentInterventional and Procedural CareRequirements:Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program.Required Licensure / Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date and valid 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 CPR for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire; all renewals must be completed through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Pay Rate: Pay rate for this position is: $32.01 - $38.91 / hour based on RN Graduate Specialty upon hireQuestions? Please contact new graduate residency program Recruiter: Julie.Willis@uchealth.orgWe improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.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 coverageRetirement plans to include 403(b) matchingTime away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bankEmployer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage optionsTuition and continuing education reimbursementWellness benefitsFull suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insuranceEducation 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 yearLoan Repayment:* 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 always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.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, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. 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