Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth • Aurora, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Care Partner (ACP) is a specialized nursing-student role for individuals enrolled in or who have completed Med/Surg I or an equivalent program course. The role builds on the Patient Care Assistant/Nurse Aide job and is commonly understood as a paid nurse internship. This onsite position is with UCHealth’s Neurosciences department at the University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is PRN, 0.00 hours per two-week pay period, with day and night rotation. Pay is $19.10–$24.83 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

The ACP provides direct patient care under the delegation or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider. Duties include gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, measuring intake and output, assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, and supporting progressive mobility. The ACP also helps keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.

UCHealth describes its work environment as a dynamic, fast-paced, innovative clinical environment. The organization emphasizes wellness, patient perspectives, safety and quality at the point of care, teamwork with specialized ancillary staff, and welcoming new knowledge. Employees may have access to benefits and programs subject to eligibility and scheduled work hours.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in and in good standing in 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 through precepting people new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Partner effectively with specialized ancillary team members.
• Contribute to solutions that support 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 program terms.
• Annual merit pay increase based on performance, subject to the established evaluation process.
• Annual market reviews 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, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), 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.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid for specific educational degrees.
• Other qualifying education programs may provide up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth 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