Advanced Care Partner

Advanced Care Partner (ACP)

This specialized role is for nursing (RN) students who are enrolled in or have completed Med/Surg I (or program equivalent). It builds on the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Nurse Aide job and functions as a paid nurse internship.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Greeley Hospital, Greeley, CO, US

Department: GH 4th Floor Acute Care

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

Pay: $19.10 - $24.83 per hour, depending on relevant experience

Position Type: Onsite, no hybrid or remote option

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Certification within 30 days of hire.
• Enrolled in or have completed an accredited nursing program. Must provide proof of enrollment in (or completion of) Med/Surg 1 (or equivalent) at the time of application.

• Provides direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Prioritizes wellness and patient perspectives.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Effectively partners with specialized ancillary team members.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to solutions to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

• Direct care including gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, and measuring intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility.
• Assists in keeping the care area stocked, cleaned, and orderly.

• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus recognized for contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure. Accumulates annually each October and paid during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase:
  Annual Merit Pay Increase for work that meets or exceeds performance standards.
• Market reviews:
  Annual pay reviews to ensure market competitiveness.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free  membership.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; possible 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account when enrolled in high‑deductible plan.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement.
• Access to Linked In Learning, internal professional development opportunities, and assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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.

The position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.