RN Acute Care-Transplant, Hepatology and Thoracic Surgery
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Summary:
Provides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the
nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards
of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.
We are offering a$15,000 sign on bonus to RN's who have a minimum
of 1 year of RN experience for full time positions
We are a 36-bed surgical unit, specializing in the highly acute
care of Solid Organ Transplant, Thoracic Surgery, and Hepatology
patient populations. Our transplant program is the only program in
the Rocky Mountain region that performs all solid organ transplants
which includes lung, liver, kidney and pancreas recipients, as well
as liver and kidney donors. Our program is distinguished for being
the first in the world to successfully perform the first human
liver transplant in 1967 and we have continued to excel in
innovation as we provide our unique high acuity skillset admitting
kidney and liver transplant patients directly to our unit from the
OR. These patients are generally staffed in a 2:1, and/or 3:1
ratios to ensure safe, quality care during their most acute phases
of healing. Our Thoracic surgery program is rated as one of the top
programs in the nation, as they perform cutting edge surgeries,
while our unit ensures delivery of excellent patient care and
outcomes. We work closely with our providers and multidisciplinary
teams from Transplant, Hepatology, and Thoracic Surgery, to ensure
we are delivering optimal care to all patients throughout their
continuum of care. Our team is passionate and honored to be
specialty trained to care for such a unique population, and
dedicated to supporting patients and families along their
transplant journey. If you value caring for high acuity surgical
patients and want to be a part of a patients' new "Gift of Life"
and cutting edge surgeries, then join our team!
Work Schedule: Full Time evenings
Responsibilities:
Provides care in a 24/7 Acute Care environment.
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 to a multidisciplinary care team. 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.
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:
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered
Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any
relevant life support certification as determined at position
level.
Minimum Experience: 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
Are you a RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!
Pay and Benefits:
The pay range for this position is $33.08 - $51.27 / hour plus
$5/hour night shift differential. In addition to base pay and
differential, full time night shift RNs are eligible to participate
in UCHealth's night shift incentive pay program upon completion of
orientation. Base pay is dependent upon applicant's relevant years
of 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. Some of the many benefits included in this
package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement
plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance
with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing
education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits
such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees
and their family members have full access to our Employee
Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits
and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need.
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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