Advanced Care Partner - Internal Medicine Unit

Description

The Advanced Care Partner (ACP) is a specialized role designed for nursing (RN) students who have completed their first clinical rotation.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, Colorado Springs, CO

Department: MHC 3 East Internal Medicine Unit

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 / hour based on relevant experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must be enrolled in, and in good standing with, an accredited nursing program, providing proof of enrollment in (or completion of) Med/Surg 1 (or equivalent program) at the time of application.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Envision yourself as part of a dynamic team making a difference through the following responsibilities:

• Deliver direct patient care under the guidance of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Focus on wellness and embrace patient perspectives.
• Guide and mentor new healthcare team members.
• Collaborate effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Embrace new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute solutions to enhance safety and quality at the point of care.

As an ACP, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct care such as gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, and monitoring intake and output.
• Assisting patients with personal care, daily living activities, and mobility exercises.
• Maintaining a clean, stocked, and organized care area.

We strive to improve lives in significant ways through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as in personal connections. At UCHealth, we are dedicated to enhancing lives in every way we can.

UCHealth invests in its workforce, offering a Three-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success focused on quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and tenure. This bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out the following October after three years of employment.

UCHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility based on FTE status):

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time away from work, including paid time off (PTO) and paid family and medical leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Wellness benefits.
• Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Education benefits, including possible coverage of 100% tuition, books, and fees for eligible employees and programs.

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, offering free assistance to navigate applications for loan forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth is always looking for talent. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days and until a top candidate is identified.

UCHealth values the diversity of talent and perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, all employment decisions are made based on valid requirements. No discrimination will occur based on race, national origin, language, culture, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. UCHealth is committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities as defined under the ADA, as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the organization.