Advanced Care Partner - Neurosciences 5C
Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Facility: Memorial Hospital Central
Department: Neurosciences 5C
PRN/Per Diem
Flex Shift
No guaranteed hours; ACP Program criteria stipulates that any ACP
must be able to work 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 graduation.
Flexible schedule; Combination of Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays
Summary - Advanced Care Partner - Neurosciences 5C
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient
care activities.
Job Duties
--- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and
supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital
signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and
output.
--- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities
of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming
and eating.
--- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and
emotional conditions to nursing staff.
--- Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean,
and orderly.
--- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision.
--- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take
appropriate action. Follows Standard Precautions using personal
protective equipment as required.
Requirements
--- Enrolled in an accredited nursing program, without interruption
and in good standing. Must have successfully completed Med/Surg 1
(or equivalent) at time of application with the ability to provide
transcript with grade.
--- Basic Life Support (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).
Please refer to the program website for a complete explanation of
application requirements:
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/education-programs/advanced-care-partners-program-uch/
This application process is recommended to be completed from a
desktop-based computer.
Current UCHealth employees must apply internally through Employee
Space.
You will have the opportunity to attach one single PDF or Word
document to your profile at the top of the first page of the online
application (link in the red box). Please include the following
three items in your document:
1. Cover letter
2. Comprehensive resume
3. Nursing school unofficial transcripts (verifying your completion
of Med-Surg I or equivalent)
The pay range for this position is: $18.54 - 24.10/ hour. Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and individual performance.
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perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
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