RN - Medical-Surgical - Pulmonary Unit
Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
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.
UCHealth's Pulmonology and Lung Surgery program is ranked #2 in the
nation by U.S. News & World Report for treating respiratory
disorders. Our Pulmonary Hypertension Program is also recognized as
a Comprehensive Care Center for Pulmonary Hypertension, which is
one of the largest, leading centers in the world. Our inpatient
pulmonary unit, which serves these patients is a 36-bed Med-Surg
unit providing care for a range of patients, nationally referred
with complicated pulmonary diseases to admissions from the
Emergency Department. Our primary service line of patients
include:
-- Pulmonary Hypertension (subcutaneous and intravenous
prostacyclin therapy)
-- Thoracic Surgery (such as esophagectomy, lobectomy,
pneumonectomy, pectus excavatum, other chest wall surgeries,
etc.)
-- Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgery (head & neck cancers that
require surgical intervention, such as laryngectomies,
tracheostomies and free flaps/graft sites)
-- Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
-- Hospital Medicine (admits from ED & ICU with varying diagnosis
and treatment needs)
While we do have some specialized services, we see a variety of
patients with multiple diagnosis and treatment needs. We are also
the Burn Center sister unit so we receive burn overflow patients,
with an influx during winter months due to patients admitted for
frostbite. Our unit is high functioning, team-oriented and fast
paced, with incredible on the job training to ensure highly
skillful and competent clinical staff.
Work Schedule: Full Time Nights
Responsibilities:
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.
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:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years
experience. Preferred: PBachelor'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 nursing experience.
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.
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