RN Traveler - UCH - Cardiology Medicine

Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Facility: UCHealth, Aurora, CO Department: UCHlth Resource Office (00508567) - Full-time - 12 - Rotating or Straight Nights Bachelor's degree inNursing (BSN) is preferred. At UCHealth, we do things differently We believe in somethingdifferent: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small,we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those weserve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health caresystem, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possibleexperience for our patients and their families. We foster a true humanconnection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career atUCHealth is more than a job- It's a passion. Summary -- Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiology Medicine - Universityof Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance withapplicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, andmission of the organization. Cardiology Medicine Unit (ACMU) is a 22 bedunit that is a recent addition to the well-established Cardiology Service Lineat the University of Colorado Hospital. We care for a wide variety of patientsincluding heart failure, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and stable postinterventional cardiology procedure patients. All of our beds have remotetelemetry capabilities. Our unit works closely with all of our Cardiologists,including Advanced Heart Failure, Congenital and AMI teams. The ACMU utilizesevidence based practice, a team approach and collaboration with amultidisciplinary environment. Our commitment to provide high quality patientcare, teamwork as a unit and dedication to empower staff make this unit a greatplace to work. Our assignments are made based on acuity of the patient alongwith the experience and knowledge of the nurse caring for this specializedpatient population. 2 years of RN experience preferred 2 years Med/Surgexperience / Cardiology / Telemetry experience preferred BLS CO RN License -OR- multi-state RN license privileges Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working inone of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular wideopen landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams and, of course,the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a UCHealthTraveler you must NOT be a current employee, and you must live more than 75 miles away from the facility in which you will beworking. Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits oftravel nursing. Job Duties/Skills and Abilities Duties: Plans, implements,and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimizeoutcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicatespatient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed acrossdisciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge,referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patientand/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age,culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient careto 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 workwith minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, andtake appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal protectiveequipment as required. Requirements * Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program if less than three (3) years' experience. * 6 months nursing experience (in an acute setting) * State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and any relevant unit specific certification requirement. * 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.) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor'sDegree in Nursing - BSN Experiencein a teaching/academic hospital Two(2) years RN experience Due to Point of Care Testing duties associated with this position,upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma, degree, ortranscripts) would be required to present to the hiring manager. Ifthis is available to you at this time, please attach it with your resume in onedocument. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals whorecognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivatedto do what is right, not what is easy. We support c

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