Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

4d•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 a program equivalent). The role builds on the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Nurse Aide job and is commonly understood as a paid nurse internship. This onsite position is in the Pre Op AIP department at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. It is PRN, scheduled for 0.00 hours per two-week pay period, on the day shift. Pay is $19.10–$24.83 per hour and depends on relevant experience. The ACP provides direct patient care under the delegation and/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, supporting progressive mobility, and keeping the care area stocked, clean, and orderly. UCHealth offers a total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay programs, health and well-being benefits, time away from work, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career-growth resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Be enrolled in and in good standing in an accredited nursing program.
Provide proof at the time of application of enrollment in or completion of Med/Surg I (or program equivalent).
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 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.
Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
Contribute to solutions that support safety and quality at the point of care.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, paid during the third year of employment, subject to the program terms.
Annual merit pay increase based on performance.
Annual market reviews of positions and pay rates.
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, 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.
UCHealth payment of up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; 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.