RN Psychiatry - Medicine Specialties - Psychiatric
Company: UC Health
Location: Aurora
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
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Description This position is eligible for a 10k Sign-on bonus.
Certain criteria will apply. Summary: Provides direct patient care
in a behavioral health setting at a proficient level, in accordance
with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies,
values, and mission of the organization. Monitors the patient to
maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize
available resources. Work Schedule: Full Time Days Unit: Medicine
Specialties Unit (MDSS) Populations Typically Served: Adult complex
medical patients primarily admitted directly from the Emergency
Department, outpatient clinics and progression from Progressive or
Medical Intensive Care Units. Acuity Level: Medical Acute Care
Number of Beds: 46 Types of Procedures or Diagnosis Typically Seen:
GI bleed, COPD exacerbation, alcohol withdrawal, abscesses with
specialty drains, pulmonary embolism - coagulation disorders,
sickle cell crisis Responsibilities: Initiates corrective action
whenever patient presentation shows adverse symptomology. Responds
to patient care situations utilizing nursing standards and
protocols for treatment. Provides psychiatric nursing to a complex
behavioral health patient population in a complex environment.
Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting
decisively with efficiency and composure. 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:
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state
board of nursing approved 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.) The pay range for this position is: $33.08 - $51.27 /
hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant 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: Full medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching Paid
time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up
coverage options Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Wellness benefits 5 year incentive bonus Full suite of voluntary
benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be
eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth
for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify
for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition
reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth is a
qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance
navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans
for forgiveness through Savi. 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. Share:
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