Advanced Care Partner

Company: UCHealth
Location: Loveland
Posted on: March 18, 2020

Job Description:

Multiple positions available! Summary--- Advanced Care Partner (ACP) Under the supervision of an RN,performs basic patient care activities. WorkSchedule: This position is PRN. There are noguaranteed hours; ACP Program criteria stipulates that any ACP must be able towork at least one 12-hour shift (day, nights, or weekends, as needed by unit)per week, 24 hours per (bi-weekly) pay-period, consistently until BSNgraduation. Flexible schedule; Combination ofDays/Nights/Weekends/Holidays Responsibilities -- Performs basic patient care activities asdelegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoringvital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake andoutput. -- Assists patients with tending to personal careand activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, groomingand eating. -- Reports abnormal findings or changes inphysical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. -- Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient roomsstocked, clean, and orderly. -- Within scope of job, requires critical thinkingskills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriateaction. Requirements Minimum Required Education:

• Enrolled in an accredited Nursing program and ingood standing.
• Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1 attime of application with the ability to provide transcript with grade. Required Licensure/Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider **
  • Relevant certification as determined at positionlevel. **Basic Life Support (BLS) throughthe American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for theProfessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR cardmust be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certificationcards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the AmericanRed Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for theProfessional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to bethrough an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) AtUCHealth, we do things differently Webelieve 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 thosewe serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative healthcare system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the bestpossible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true humanconnection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career atUCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion. Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, driveand intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, likeus, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what isright, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so thateach 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 meaningfulcareer. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectivesthat equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to makingall employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicantshall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges ofemployment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual'srace, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mentalor physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgenderstatus, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does notdiscriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as definedunder the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonableaccommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. IND123 #GD1

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