Advanced Care Partner (ACP) - ACE Unit

Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Unit: Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE)

PRN/Per Diem

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 BSN graduation.

Flexible schedule; Combination of Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Summary – Advanced Care Partner (ACP)

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities:

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.

Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

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:

Enrolled in an accredited BSN 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/

* Current UCHealth employees must apply internally through Employee Space.

*Please be sure to attach one single PDF or Word document (including Cover letter; Comprehensive Resume & Unofficial transcripts verifying completion of Med-Surg I or equivalent) to your profile via the top of the first page of the online application (link in the red box).

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