RN Fellowship-Surgery
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: September 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Summary: 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. Surgical Specialties unit is comprised of a total of
36 inpatient beds. This dynamic, highly engaged unit services
patients requiring hospitalization before and/or after a wide
variety of surgical procedures, as well as post trauma. We work
alongside world class surgeons, in a level I trauma center to
provide expert care to 7 different surgical lines of service
including trauma surgical oncology, urology, bariatrics, endocrine,
colorectal, and general surgery. On the Surgical Specialties unit,
we believe that collaboration is key; allowing staff such as
nurses, aides, physicians, and case management to work together as
a successful and thriving team. Our health care practice is
evidence based, meaning patients receive up to date, cutting edge
care. Click HERE for a brief video from the Surgical Specialties
Unit at Metro-Denver. Work Schedule: Full Time Rotating
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: Credentials: Essential: Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support Other information: Minimum Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program
if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in
Nursing. 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. 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: $33.08 - $51.27 / hour. Pay is dependent on
applicant's relevant experience. 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.
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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