RN Acute Care - Virtual Nursing (On-Site)

US Health$73K — $114K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Minimum of 6 months nursing experience.
  • Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
  • Experience in a Multidisciplinary team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor telemetry and vital signs in real-time.
  • Support inpatient admissions and quality documentation.
  • Collaborate with bedside teams to enhance care delivery.
  • Precept and mentor new healthcare team members.
  • Contribute to the implementation of evidence-based practices.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 24/7 mental health support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships.
  • Paid time off and paid family leave available.
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • 100% tuition coverage for select degrees.
Full Job Description
Description

Location: UCHealth Admin 2450 Peoria, Aurora - CO

Department: UCHealth Virtual Nursing

FTE: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Day and Night Rotation

Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Work nights, earn more - our Night Shift Incentive Program pays $1,600 quarterly ($6,400/year) to full-time night shift RNs and LPNs

This position is based in person at the UCHealth Virtual Health Center in Peoria and is not a direct patient-facing role. The rotating schedule typically includes two weeks of night shifts, or approximately five-to-six-night shifts, within each six-week scheduling period.
The position is scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week. Available shift times are:

  • 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
  • 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

Team members are trained to support both the Virtual Telemetry RN and Virtual Admissions/Quality RN functions:

  • Virtual Telemetry RN: Monitors new orders for telemetry, pulse oximetry, and capnography in real time; partners with Patient Technology Technicians to ensure monitoring is initiated; and communicates updates to the bedside RN.
  • Virtual Admissions/Quality RN: Supports inpatient units by completing admission documentation for new admissions and transfers, helping reduce the bedside team's workload. In some areas, the role also supports quality initiatives by identifying and addressing gaps in care. The Virtual Admissions RN works closely with Patient Technology Technicians and bedside teams to connect with patients and families through an iPad.


Minimum 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).
  • 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
  • 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.


  • Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process
  • Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
  • Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice
  • Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
  • Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
  • Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

Acute Care:

  • Direct care includes specialty Acute Care (Med-Surg) Units of moderate to high patient acuity
  • AMSN's core curriculum and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence based care models for each unit


Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.


Health and well-being

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.


Retirement and savings

  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.


* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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