RN Clinical Decision Unit/Emergency Department PRN

Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

1+ years of recent med/surg, cardiology,neuro, ED, ICU registered nurse experience strongly preferred.Looking for an experienced RN to work in our Emergency Department Clinical Decision Unit at University of Colorado Hospital on the Memorial Central Campus. This position will work collaboratively with the Emergency Department and other key clinical team members to expedite patient care in our patient population needing additional testing then a traditional ER patient yet not meeting inpatient criteria. Key to this role is experience with patient centered care, multitasking and prioritizing care, adhering to patient centered care principles, and the ability to facilitate established processes to expedite movement of patients through the organization. Work Schedule: PRN Combination of shiftsLocation: Memorial CentralResponsibilities: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. Withinscope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in afast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:Credentials:Essential:* Basic Life Support* Registered Nurse* Advanced Cardiac Life Support* Trauma Nurse Core Course* PALS Certification* Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course* Advanced Trauma Care for NursesOther information:Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited 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 nursing experience.ACLS preferred at time of hire or within 6 months of hire. ENPC or PALS within 6 months of hire and TNCC or ATCN within 1 year of hire.BLSthrough the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for theProfessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPRcard must be good through sixty days of hire. All life supportcertification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association orthe American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Crossfor the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will needto be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Are you a RN NewGrad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ tofind out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWebelieve 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. Goingbeyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive andintellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us,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! UCHealthrecognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives thatequal 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. IND 123

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