Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth • Broomfield, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Care Partner (ACP) is a specialized role for nursing students enrolled in or having completed Med/Surg I or an equivalent course. Building on the Patient Care Assistant/Nurse Aide role, the ACP provides direct patient care under the delegation or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider. The role is based in the PACU at UCHealth Broomfield Hospital and is onsite. It is scheduled PRN, with 0.00 hours per two-week pay period, on day shifts. Pay is $19.10–$24.83 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

ACP direct care may include gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, and measuring intake and output. The role also assists patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility, and helps keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.

UCHealth describes the role as contributing to wellness, patient-centered care, safety, and quality in a fast-paced clinical environment. The position also involves partnering with specialized ancillary team members and modeling proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare or UCHealth.

Required qualifications include enrollment in good standing in an accredited nursing program and proof of enrollment in or completion of Med/Surg I (or equivalent) at the time of application. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, and in good standing with, an accredited nursing program.
• Provide proof of enrollment in or completion of Med/Surg I (or program equivalent) at the time of application.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Gather vital signs and measure blood glucose.
• Perform sterile dressing changes and start peripheral IVs.
• Measure patient intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility.
• Keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Prioritize wellness and patient perspectives.
• Model proficiency by precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Partner effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Contribute to safety and quality at the point of care.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.

Benefits

• Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid in October during the third year of employment, subject to the described program terms.
• Annual merit pay increases based on performance and UCHealth's evaluation process.
• Annual market reviews of positions and base pay adjustments as needed.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
• Tuition support for specified educational degrees, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed