Assoc Nurse Manager - STICU
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Assists the Nurse Manager in providing
leadership at the department/unit level to enhance patient safety
and optimize quality patient outcomes. Assumes delegated
responsibility for oversight of unit operations and professional
practice standards. Work Schedule: Full Time Days Responsibilities:
Assists the Nurse Manager with the evaluation of staff. Assists in
the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care
for the unit and the patient population. Participates in providing
and monitoring staff competencies. Actively coaches and develops
staff, serving as a role model for staff by demonstrating effective
communication skills and problem-solving techniques and in
providing direct patient care. Collaborates with the CNS/Educator
to meet the educational needs of the unit(s) to maintain continuity
of care related to specific patient-care requirements. Assists with
managing the provision of adequate resources including the
equitable distribution of work and matching of assigned provider
competency to patient needs. Facilitates processes to improve
patient throughput throughout the organization. Works with the
Nurse Manager to identify and resolve operational/budgetary,
patient, and personnel issues. Participates in the development,
implementation and evaluation of patient care protocols, guidelines
and strategic initiatives. Within scope of job, requires critical
thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with
minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment and take appropriate action. Requirements: Credentials:
Basic Life Support Registered Nurse Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred:
Master's in Nursing. Required License/Certification: State
licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS)
Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at
position level. Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in
related clinical areas. 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
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities The pay range for this
position is: $38.29 - $59.35 / hour. Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience. UCHealth offers a Five Year
Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our
success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,
financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates
annually each October and is paid out in October following
completion of five years' employment. UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
Full medical, dental and vision coverage Retirement plans to
include pension plan and 403(b) matching Paid time off. Start your
employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank Employer-paid life and
disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement Wellness benefits 5
year incentive bonus Full suite of voluntary benefits such as
identity theft protection and pet insurance Education benefits for
employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of
tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific
educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to
$5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement
each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a qualifying
employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
program UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating
the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for
forgiveness through Savi. 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 with a 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.
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