ICU Nurse

Company: UCHealth
Location: Longmont
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU
Seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide top-of-scope practice in direct patient care in a dynamic ICU/PCU environment.


Location: UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont


Department: LPH ICU


FTE: Full Time, 0.8, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)


Shift: Nights


Pay: $60.31 / hour




Minimum Requirements:

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• Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program. State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  
• 6 months of ICU or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
  
• ACLS
  
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
  
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  
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  • Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
    
  • Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
    
  • Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
    
  • Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
    
  • Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
    
  • Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.
    
    
    
    Critical Care:
    
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    • Direct care includes Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) level of care in a technically complex environment.
      
    • AACN's Synergy Model and various specialty certification standards are included in evidence-based care models for each ICU and PCU.
      
      
      
      Benefits:
      
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      • Full medical, dental and vision coverage.
        
      • Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching.
        
      • Paid time off.
        
      • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options.
        
      • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
        
      • Wellness benefits.
        
      • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance.
        
      • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
        
        
        
        Loan Repayment:
        
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        • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
          
          
          
          UCHealth:
          
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          • We recognize and appreciate the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution.
            
          • We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements.
            
            

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