UCHealth: Rn Traveler - Uch - Orthopaedics

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

Job Description:

Facility: UCHealth, Aurora, CO Department: UCHlth Resource Office (00508567) Full-time 12 7p-7a and 7a-7p Rotating BSN degree nursing is preferred Licensure Required At least 2 years of experience required BSN strongly preferred for the UCHealth Travel RN program. 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. Summary RN Traveler Orthopaedics University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Orthopedics Nationally recognized orthopedic doctors, programs, and nurses! The nationally-ranked Orthopedics program at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in metro Denver provides expert care and treatment for injuries and conditions involving bones, joints, and muscles. Our highly skilled Orthopedic surgeons perform a wide range of procedures, including arthroscopic surgery, joint preservation, repair, and replacement to relieve chronic hip and knee pain. There are many conditions and problems that can put your limbs at risk such as infections, tumors, and trauma. At UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, we feature Osseointegration which is a surgical procedure used for permanent placement of artificial limbs connected to the human skeleton), and Limb Restoration through a collaboration of several specialty services to diagnose, treat and restore limb(s) and return them to function. We specialize in minimally invasive options that use smaller incisions resulting in less pain and scarring and faster recovery than traditional orthopedic surgery. Should you need surgery, our experienced team performs nearly 6,000 a year! Our inpatient Orthopedic unit, which serves many of these patients, is a 36-bed Med-Surg unit providing care for a range of patient. Our ranking as one of the nation's top orthopedics programs by U.S. News & World Report is proof that we deliver a level of care that's unmatched in Colorado. We are also nationally ranked by Becker's Hospital Review, and our team is proud to be ranked among 5280's Tops Docs. Wondering why to choose Orthopedics? Password: uexcel2017 Medical Surgical Ortho Travel RN Med Surg Orthopaedics Unit (Adult Inpatient) Shift Rotating BLS EPIC EHR experience Contract starts planned ASAP (approximate) As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working in one of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams and, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a current employee, and you must live more than 75 miles away from the facility in which you will be working. Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of travel nursing. Job Duties -- Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. -- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. -- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. -- Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. Skills and Abilities: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Requirements * Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program if less than three (3) years' experience. * 6 months nursing experience (in an inpatient hospital acute setting) * State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and any relevant unit specific certification requirement. * BLS and 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

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