RN Acute Care - Surgical Oncology
Company: UCHealth
Location: Parker
Posted on: November 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Description Summary : Provides direct patient care, at a
proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies,
values, and mission of the organization. The Surgical Oncology unit
is a newly established unit caring for patients before and/or after
a wide variety of surgical procedures in relation to their cancer
treatment journey. Clinical nursing staff collaborate with renowned
surgeons within the Rocky Mountain region who provide innovative
treatments to produce the best possible outcomes for their cancer
patients. Surgical Oncology staff take considerable pride in the
care they deliver, both clinically and holistically, during what
can be described as a most vulnerable time in a patient's life.
This unit seeks engaged healthcare workers who can perform in a
fast-paced environment and show dedication to learning the unique
specialty needs for providing safe patient care to these recovering
patient populations. We embody our unit's motto, Nursing is a Team
Sport as we embrace a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach
towards providing excellent patient care. This patient population
has transitioned to a new 36-bed unit in AIP III. This new patient
care space incorporates innovative technologies and resources to
support clinical staff to perform at the top of their scope. Work
Schedule: PRN Nights Responsibilities : Provides care in a 24/7
Acute Care environment. 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 to a multidisciplinary care team.
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: 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 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. AF123
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