Charge Nurse - Med/Surg Cardiology
Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 21, 2021
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Job Description:
Summary:
Provides nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.
Cardiology Medicine Unit (ACMU) is a new 22 bed unit that is a
recent addition to the well-established Cardiology Service Line at
the University of Colorado Hospital. We care for a wide variety of
patients including heart failure, acute myocardial infarction
(AMI), and stable post interventional cardiology procedure
patients. All of our beds have remote telemetry capabilities. Our
unit works closely with all of our Cardiologists, including
Advanced Heart Failure, Congenital and AMI teams. The ACMU utilizes
evidence based practice, a team approach and collaboration with a
multidisciplinary environment. Our commitment to provide high
quality patient care, teamwork as a unit and dedication to empower
staff make this unit a great place to work. Our assignments are
made based on acuity of the patient along with the experience and
knowledge of the nurse caring for this specialized patient
population
Work Schedule: Full Time Rotating
Responsibilities:
Supervises and mentors staff during assigned shift. Determines
staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff
abilities, census, and patient acuity.
Provides direct patient care as needed. Floats between staff to
assist with problem-solving. May take patient assignments to meet
staffing needs.
Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care, including formal
evaluation, and identifies any issues that affect desired patient
outcomes. Responds to complaints about patient care and related
services, and manages through established channels.
Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering
orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating
transfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to
provide safe, quality patient care.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years
experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered
Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant
certification as determined at position level.
Minimum Experience: 1 year of nursing experience.
This position's pay range starts at: $32.790000/hour.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this
package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement
plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance
with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing
education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits
such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees
and their family members have full access to our Employee
Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits
and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on
valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in
any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth
does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a
disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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