UCHealth

About the Company

At UCHealth, we do things differently.
We strive to promote individual and community health and leave no question unanswered along the way. We're driven to improve and optimize health care.

Our network of nationally-recognized hospitals, clinic locations and health care providers extends throughout Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. We deliver excellent care close to home, no matter where you might live.

Our success is defined by more than our patient volumes or treatment outcomes. It's about building a team of exceptional people, from our clinical staff to our expert physicians, who consistently do what is right for the individuals we are honored to serve.

UCHealth, a 501(c) (3) health system, was formed in 2012 to increase access to innovative and advanced patient care, realize supply chain and IT efficiencies, and to better serve patients throughout the Rocky Mountain region by combining academic-based and community-focused medicine. Together, the clinics and hospitals within UCHealth can offer the most advanced treatments to improve the lives of patients and their families in Colorado and beyond.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

UCHealth

Job Title

RN Graduate Acute Care

Job Description

**Job Title** RN Graduate Acute Care **Role Summary** Provide direct, high‑quality patient care in a full‑time, day‑shift acute care environment. Utilize the nursing process, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and deliver patient and family education while ensuring timely and safe transitions of care. **Expectations** - Full‑time day shifts in a hospital acute care unit; onsite only. - Demonstrate proficiency in nursing practice with minimal supervision. - Complete required certifications on schedule (ONS, BLS/CPR). - Maintain RN license and meet experience thresholds. - Participate in precepting and continuous quality improvement activities. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Deliver responsive acute patient care 24/7. 2. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans. 3. Monitor, document, and communicate patient status to the multidisciplinary team. 4. Coordinate patient transfers, discharges, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. 5. Provide age‑, culture‑, and circumstance‑appropriate education to patients and families. 6. Delegate and supervise ancillary personnel; precept student nurses and new hires when required. 7. Utilize critical thinking and decisive judgment to respond to rapidly changing clinical situations. **Required Skills** - Advanced clinical assessment and nurse‑oriented care planning. - Strong communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary providers. - Critical thinking, sound judgment, and ability to act independently. - Proficiency in electronic health record documentation. - Time‑management and prioritization in a fast‑paced setting. - Delegation and mentorship of junior staff. **Required Education & Certifications** - Graduate of an accredited or state‑board‑approved RN program (≤3 years of experience). - Current RN license in the state of licensure. - Minimum of 6 months of RN clinical experience. - One‑Step Nursing (ONS) certification: within 6 months of hire for new hires, within 12 months for new graduates. - Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification for Professional Rescuer with active card at start date; card must remain valid for at least 60 days.

Pueblo, United states

On site

Junior

01-01-2026