RN Traveler - UCH - VHC Telephone Triage

Company: UC Health
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Facility: UCHealth, Metro Denver - Virtual Health Center, Aurora, CO

Full-time Days, 8 hour shifts / 5 days a week or 9 hour shifts/ 4 days a week

RN Traveler - 12-13 week contract with extension options

72-80 hours/pay period (bi-weekly)

Check out NEW - LOCAL - RN Traveler contract

Up to 3 RN Travelers are needed for this 12-13 week contract

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 - Virtual Health Center- Monoclonal Antibody Project - UCHealth, 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.

Recruiting Registered nurses who would evaluate and reach out to high risk, covid positive patients who meet clinical criteria and qualify for monoclonal antibody therapy.

Job duties: You will evaluate clinical criteria, collaborate with providers and then reach out to patients, give them a brief overview of this treatment protocol, and see if they are interested in receiving treatment and participating in protocol. If they are interested, you will send them along to the provider working with us.

What is monoclonal antibody therapy?

It is a new type of treatment available to those who are early on in their course of COVID-19 with mild symptoms. By giving patients antibodies made in a lab we can prevent them from developing severe COVID-19 symptoms that may require hospitalization -- this has reduced the risk of hospitalization by more than 80%! This is an outpatient treatment (scheduled through an infusion center) administered through an IV. It is one infusion, over an hour, followed by one hour of monitoring.

1-2 years experience preferred

RN Traveler experience preferred.

Acute inpatient surgical experience preferred.

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.

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 reside 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

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This position's pay is: $38.00/hour + travel stipend/package. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

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.

Due to Point of Care Testing duties associated with this position, upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma, degree, or transcripts) would be required to present to the hiring manager. If this is available to you at this time, please attach it with your resume in one document.

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