Registered Nurse

Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description:

Description RN Acute Care-PulmonarySummary:\nProvides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process\nin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the\npolicies, values, and mission of the organization.The Medical Acute Care Unit is an exciting 36-bed inpatient unit that provides high quality medical and nursing care to a diverse group of patients facing both acute and chronic medical diagnoses. Patients receive diagnostic evaluation and treatment for a wide array of conditions including infectious processes, metabolic derangements, hematologic or rheumatology flares, and other organ dysfunctions such as those affecting the heart, kidneys, and liver. We collaborate with Medicine Wards teams, comprised of attendings, residents, and medical students, as well as Hospital Medicine Service teams, comprised of attendings, advanced practice providers, and advanced practice fellows. This multidisciplinary, teaching-focused model fosters an ideal environment for nurses seeking a diverse practice setting rooted in evidence-based medicine, synergistic teamwork, and meaningful patient relationships. Please consider joining our phenomenal team!We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus for\nRN's with a minimum of 1 year of RN experienceWork Schedule: Full Time DaysResponsibilities:\nProvides care in a 24/7 Acute Care environment.\nPlans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment\nto optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.\nMonitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to a\nmultidisciplinary care team. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to\ncoordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and\nspiritual/psychosocial support needs.\nEvaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family\neducation appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.\nEffectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student\nnurses and new hires.Within scope of job, requires critical\nthinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal\nsupervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take\nappropriate action.Requirements:\n\n Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing\n approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years'\n experience. \n Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.\n State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). \n Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider \n 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.\n\n\n BLS through the American Heart Association or the\n American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand\n before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of\n hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the\n American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the\n Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is\n only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American\n Heart Association sanctioned course.)\nThe pay range for this position is: $33.08 - $51.27 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.An annual bonus may be paid to eligible\nemployees based upon organizational and individual performance.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive\nand comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in\nthis package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans;\npaid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional\nbuy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a\nfull suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet\ninsurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our\nEmployee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and\nwork/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other\nemotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe in something different: a focus on\nthe individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve\nthe extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most\ninnovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to\nprovide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We\nfoster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live\nextraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect\nbalance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking\nfor individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is\never-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support\ncreativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary\nqualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to\nmake sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your\npotential here.Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich\narray of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer\nour institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth\nis committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No\napplicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges\nof employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's\nrace, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental\nor physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender\nstatus, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate\nagainst any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the\nAmericans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when\nthey do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.AF123

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