Travel Nurse Acute Care for Elderly
Company: UCHealth
Location: Arvada
Posted on: October 13, 2021
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Job Description:
At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWe believe 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 those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative
health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to
provide the best possible experience for our patients and their
families. We foster a true human connection and give people the
freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more
than a job- It's a passion.
NEW WAGE INCREASE! $55.00/hour!
Shift: Days!
RN Traveler - Acute Care for Elderly - University of Colorado
Hospital, Aurora, COProvides direct patient care using the
nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards
of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the
organization.
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit
Acute Care for Elders unit is a 21-bed unit, specializing in acute
care for older adult patients with medical diagnoses such as
pneumonia, congestive heart failure, infections, post stroke,
falls, and generalized deconditioning among many others. In
addition, many patients have comorbidities involving complex
medical and nursing care including diabetes, COPD, renal failure,
dementia and delirium. This unit proudly earned the Nurses
Improving Care renal failure Elders (NICHE) certification in 2010
and is one of the only ACE units currently in the state. The ACE
unit at UCHealth has been recognized in the \u200BU.S. News
\u200Breport and ranks(43rd) in Geriatrics. The ACE unit prides
itself on providing high quality multidisciplinary care and
participates in dynamic interdisciplinary daily rounds to assist
with plan of care development and providing a team approach to the
care of the patients. The typical nurse to patient ratio is1:4 on
days and 1:5 on nights.
2 years Acute Care Experience preferred
Care of elder patients preferred
BLS
CO RN License -OR- multi-state RN license privileges
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
As a UCHealth RN Traveler, you will enjoy living and working in one
of the most naturally beautiful states in the country. Spectacular
wide open landscapes, incredible blue skies, clear mountain streams
and, of course, the majestic Rocky Mountains. To be considered as a
UCHealth Traveler you must NOT be a current employee.
Our UCHealth RN Travelers also reap the rewards and benefits of
travel nursing.
Job Duties/Skills and Abilities
Duties: 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.
Skills and Abilities: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
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - BSN
• Experience in a teaching/academic hospital
• Two (2) years RN experience
Due to Point of Care Testing duties associated with this position,
upon hire, a copy of highest level of education (diploma, degree,
or transcripts) would be required to present to the hiring manager.
If this is available to you at this time, please attach it with
your resume in one document.
This position's pay is: $55.00/hour + travel
stipend/package.. An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees
based upon organizational and individual performance.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each 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
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!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.
Keywords: UCHealth, Arvada , Travel Nurse Acute Care for Elderly, Other , Arvada, Colorado
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