Advanced Care Partner Surg Acute Care Unit

UCHealth • Aurora, CO

5d • 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 program course. The role builds on the Patient Care Assistant/Nurse Aide position and is commonly understood as a paid nurse internship. This position is with the Surgical Acute Care Unit at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. It is onsite and scheduled PRN, with day and night rotation.

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

UCHealth describes its clinical environment as fast-paced and innovative, with an emphasis on patient wellness and perspectives, safety and quality, collaboration with specialized ancillary team members, and welcoming new knowledge. Compensation is $19.10–$24.83 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role is PRN at 0.00 hours per two-week pay period.

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 an equivalent program course, 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.
• Start peripheral IVs.
• Measure patient intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility.
• Help keep the care area stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Prioritize wellness and patient perspectives.
• Model proficiency by precepting people who are 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, which accumulates annually and is paid in October during the third year of employment.
• Annual merit pay increase based on performance documented through 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 (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.
• Potential access to an additional 457(b) plan.
• 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.
• For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth.
• Other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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