RN Neuro ICU Nights

Company: UC Health
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Facility: University of Colo Hospital, Denver, CO

Department: Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Full-time

Shift - Nights

Associates degree is required

$10,000 sign-on bonus for those who qualify

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.

Our Neuro ICU is a multi-state referral center, caring for the most critical neurological illness in the Rocky Mountain Region. We care for patients who are experiencing surgical intervention for brain tumors, hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, traumatic injuries to the brain and spine, phase II seizure mapping, and other neurological disease processes requiring the highest level of neurological monitoring. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of neurological monitoring, detecting the slightest cues of neurological decline, early intervention, with a multi-disciplinary team approach to return each individual patient to their greatest neurological function.

If you are looking for a dynamic environment and a dynamic team to join, the University of Colorado Hospital and Neuro ICU will provide an opportunity to grow in your nursing profession.

Specific Neuro ICU accomplishments:

• 5 time Magnet designation by the AACN
• Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
• 3rd Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit in the nation

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.

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years of experience.
• 6 months nursing experience.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS
• ACLS

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 6 months of ICU experience strongly preferred

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.

Are you a RN New Grad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!

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.

The pay range for this position is: $30.00 - $46.10 / hour. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.

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