RN Cardiac
Company: UCHealth
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 23, 2024
Job Description:
Description 1+ years of recent acute care RN experience strongly
preferred. The cardiac unit at PVH is a 12 bed department. Patients
admitted to this unit have diagnoses such as acute myocardial
infarction (AMI), chronic heart failure (CHF), coronary artery
disease (CAD), post percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), post
EP (electrophysiology) patients including ablations, pacemakers,
and ICD placement. In addition, vasoactive drips and potential
overflow of PCU patients. PVH cardiac also cares for patients
needing non-invasive ventilation. The team concept is that we
consist of many disciplines working together for each and every
patient.Location: UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital Main Hosp,
US:CO:Fort CollinsDepartment: PVH CardiacFTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00
hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days Pay: $35.29 - $54.71 /
hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant
experienceSummary: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.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:
- Credentials:Essential:* Registered Nurse* Basic Life
Support
- Other information:Minimum Required Education: 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 and any relevant
life support certification as determined at position level.Minimum
Experience: 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.We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and
discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in
all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its
Workforce.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 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
- 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 yearLoan 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.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 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.Who We Are
(uchealth.org)
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