CTRC RN Acute Care

Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Description
Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC)
The CTRC Inpatient Unit is located on 12East of Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion. Our unit implements research only and does not provide standard of care. Our team supports investigator-initiated studies, including multi-center NIH studies, and industry-initiated studies.
We support research visits in dedicated inpatient and outpatient research facilities as well as limited mobile services to conduct research visits within the University of Colorado Hospital and Anschutz campus. Nursing services available include but are not limited to:

• Vital signs and anthropometrics assessments
• Patient observation including frequent monitoring and real time data collection
• Drug administration (Oral, IV, SQ, IM, infusion therapy)
• IV insertion, phlebotomy, and frequent blood sampling, plus ECG
  Clinical Research Nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing focused on maintaining equilibrium between care of the research participant and fidelity to the research protocol. This specialty practice incorporates human subject protection; care coordination and continuity; contribution to clinical science; clinical practice; and study management throughout a variety of professional roles, practice settings, and clinical specialties. Clinical Research Nursing was recognized by ANA in 2016 as Specialty Practice.
  Summary:
  Provides direct patient care, at a proficient level, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
  Work Schedule: Full Time Nights
  Responsibilities:
  
  • Provides care in a 24/7 Acute Care environment.
  • Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to a multidisciplinary care team. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.
  • 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:
    
    • Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved 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 and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
    • Minimum Experience: 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
      Are you a RN New Grad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!
      The pay range for this position is: $31.50 - $48.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
      UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.
      UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
      
      • Full medical, dental and vision coverage
      • Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
      • Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
      • Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
      • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
      • Wellness benefits
      • 5 year incentive bonus
      • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
      • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
        Loan Repayment:
        UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
        UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
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