Charge Nurse Progressive Care Unit

$80,933 - $125,445/Yr

UCHealth - Greeley, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Greeley, CO

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Charge Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit at UCHealth Greeley Hospital is responsible for providing high-quality direct patient care in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient wellness, and safety, while also supporting the development of new healthcare professionals through precepting. The Charge Nurse will work in a technically complex ICU setting, contributing to exceptional patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Value a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritize wellness, a patient perspective, and evidence-based practice.
• Model proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute to secure safety and quality at the point of care in the ICU.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months of ICU nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a technically complex ICU environment.
• Specialty certification in nursing.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program