RN PACU

Overview

Description

Location:

UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:

CO:

Colorado Springs
Department: PACU
FTE:
Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Evenings: 3pm - 3am
Pay: $37.06 - $57.44 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary
Provides direct patient care 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.

• Performs and documents pre/post procedure assessment/evaluation/education of patient.
• Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment. Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
• Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• 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.

• 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.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
• 6 months RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
• ACLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
• 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.

• UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):
  Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents; 403(b) with employer matching contributions;
  Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank;
  Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options;
  Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options;
  Wellness benefits;
  Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs;
  Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees (other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 prepaid 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 and offers assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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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