UCHealth: Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Orthopedics Full Time Nights Nationallyrecognized orthopedic doctors, programs, and nurses! Thenationally-ranked Orthopedics program at UCHealth University of ColoradoHospital in metro Denver provides expert care and treatment for injuries andconditions involving bones, joints, and muscles. Our highly skilled Orthopedicsurgeons perform a wide range of procedures, including arthroscopic surgery,joint preservation, repair, and replacement to relieve chronic hip and kneepain. Thereare many conditions and problems that can put your limbs at risk such asinfections, tumors, and trauma. At UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, wefeature Osseointegration which is a surgical procedure used for permanentplacement of artificial limbs connected to the human skeleton), and LimbRestoration through a collaboration of several specialty services to diagnose,treat and restore limb(s) and return them to function. We specialize inminimally invasive options that use smaller incisions resulting in less painand scarring and faster recovery than traditional orthopedic surgery. Shouldyou need surgery, our experienced team performs nearly 6,000 a year! Ourinpatient Orthopedic unit, which serves many of these patients, is a 36-bedMed-Surg unit providing care for a range of patients. Our ranking as one of thenation's top orthopedics programs by U.S. News & World Report is proof thatwe deliver a level of care that's unmatched in Colorado. We are also nationallyranked by Becker's Hospital Review, and our team is proud to be ranked among5280's Tops Docs. Wondering why to choose Orthopedics? Password:Uexcel2017 Requirements: * Credentials: Essential: * Basic Life Support * Registered Nurse * Other information: Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level. Minimum Experience: 6 months nursing 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. 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 for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) Are you a RN New Grad? Visit to find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities! At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any " Qualified applicant witha disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. IND123 #GD1

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