RN Conscious Sedation

$77,085 - $119,475/Yr

UCHealth - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Hospitals

About the position

The RN Conscious Sedation position at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, CO, is a full-time role that requires a dedicated and skilled registered nurse to provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that prioritizes wellness, patient perspectives, and evidence-based practices. This role involves working in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment, where the nurse will utilize the nursing process to ensure exceptional patient outcomes. The position includes responsibilities in perioperative care, specifically in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) or Operating Room, adhering to AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards. As a member of the UCHealth team, the RN will model proficiency by precepting new healthcare professionals and contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to care. The role emphasizes the importance of safety and quality at the point of care, ensuring that all practices align with the highest standards of patient care. UCHealth is committed to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery, and the RN will play a crucial role in this mission. In addition to direct patient care, the position offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, and organizational growth. UCHealth provides a comprehensive total rewards package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with 403(b) matching, paid time off, and various wellness benefits. The organization also supports educational advancement through tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs, making it an attractive opportunity for nursing professionals looking to grow their careers while making a significant impact in patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• 6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in perioperative nursing.
• Familiarity with AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certification standards.

Benefits

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