Registered Nurse - Telephone Triage in Wheat Ridge, CO

Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth Admin 2450 Peoria, US:CO:Aurora Department: UCHlth Patient Line RN Triage Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Flex Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 / hour. Pay is determined by relevant experience. This is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Summary: Join our dedicated team at UCHealth as you receive and respond to health care inquiries through the nursing process. You will play a vital role in helping patients by providing timely health care assistance, ensuring adherence to our policies, values, and mission. Responsibilities: Elicit questions and concerns from callers to assess symptoms and prioritize care needs effectively. Offer professional advice, education, and options utilizing established protocols and clinical judgment. Coordinate with emergency services as necessary and provide referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources. Assist callers in scheduling appointments, document interactions, and follow up to assess the effectiveness of care. Exhibit strong critical thinking skills and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Requirements: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Graduate from an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program. State licensure as a Registered Nurse; multi-state RN license required upon hire. Two years of nursing experience. BLS must be certified through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, with the card in hand before the start date. It must be valid for at least sixty days post-hire. At UCHealth, we prioritize our employees as our most valuable asset. We foster a supportive culture to promote your professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. Recognition: Performance bonus: Every three years, employees are eligible for a bonus recognizing their contributions to quality, patient experience, and growth. Annual merit pay increase based on performance standards. Regular market reviews to ensure competitive pay rates. Health and Well-being: Medical, dental, and vision coverage options. Access to mental health support for employees and their dependents. Discounted gym memberships and wellness resources. Paid time off (PTO) and extended leaves of absence available. Retirement and Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions. Health savings account options available with high-deductible plans. Education and Career Growth: Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and access to learning resources. Support navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. We continuously seek talented individuals to join our team. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days or until the ideal candidate is found. UCHealth is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. All hiring decisions will consider valid requirements without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We improve lives through learning, healing, and community connection.