Wound Care RN

A few things to know about this role

This is a Wound Care RN position at UCHealth in Colorado Springs, CO. It's onsite only ; no hybrid or remote option. You'll work in the Wound Care Clinic at Printers Park Med Plaza. The schedule is full time, 64 hours per pay period (that's two weeks), and it's day shift.

The pay range is $33.61 to $52.10 per hour, and the actual starting rate depends on your relevant experience.

What you'll actually be doing

You'll plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans based on your assessments, with the goal of optimizing outcomes while making the best use of available resources. You'll monitor patients, document their condition, and communicate with the rest of the care team as needed. You'll collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care ; that includes transfers, discharges, referrals, and connecting patients and families with spiritual or psychosocial support.

You'll figure out what patients and their families need to learn, and provide education that's appropriate to their age, culture, condition, and circumstances. You'll delegate care to ancillary personnel effectively. You may also precept student nurses and new hires.

What you need to bring

• Graduate of an accredited or state board approved Registered/Professional Nursing program (required if you have less than 3 years of experience). A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Your card must be in hand before your start date and must be good through at least sixty days of hire. Any additional life support certifications determined at the position level are also required.
• At least 6 months of nursing experience.
• Critical thinking skills, the ability to make decisions quickly, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Compensation and benefits

UCHealth has a total rewards program built around a few core pieces. Here's what's in it for you.

Recognition and pay growth. There's a 3 Year Incentive Bonus that recognizes contributions in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. It accumulates each October and pays out in October of your third year. There's also an Annual Merit Pay Increase based on performance and experience. And every position is reviewed annually to make sure base pay stays market competitive; rates are adjusted as needed.

Health and well being. Medical, dental, and vision coverage are included. You and your dependents get 24/7 access to mental health and well being support. There are discounted gym memberships and fitness resources, plus a free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits like accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs are also available.

Time away from work. You'll get paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence. New employees receive an initial PTO load with their first paycheck.

Life and disability coverage. Employer provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included, with buy up options. Short term and long term disability are also employer provided, with a buy up option.

Retirement and savings. There's a 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions. An additional 457(b) plan may be available. You'll have flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care, and a health savings account is available when you enroll in a high deductible medical plan.

Education and career growth. UCHealth will pay up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement. You get access to LinkedIn Learning with thousands of courses and internal professional development. And there's free help navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, including submitting your federal student loans for forgiveness.

Eligibility for some programs depends on your scheduled work hours.

How to apply

This position will be open until filled. UCHealth always welcomes talent. If this sounds like the right fit for you, go ahead and submit your application.