Advanced Care Partner

About the role

The Advanced Care Partner (ACP) role is a specialized nursing internship for RN students who are enrolled in or have completed Med/Surg I (or program equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse / healthcare provider
• Prioritizes wellness and patient perspectives
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth
• Effectively partners with specialized ancillary team members
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment
• Contributes to solutions to secure safety and quality at the point of care
• Direct care includes, but is not limited to:
• Gathering vital signs
• Making blood glucose measurements
• Performing sterile dressing changes
• Starting peripheral IVs
• Making intake and output measurements
• Aids patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility
• Aids in keeping care areas stocked, cleaned, and orderly

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire.
• Enrolled in, and in good standing, in an accredited nursing program.
• Must be able to provide proof of enrollment in (or completion of) Med/Surg 1 (or program equivalent) at time of application.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• Completion of a nursing program

Skills

Desired skills include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

UCHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Recognition Performance bonus
• Performance-based pay increase
• Market reviews
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free Care.com membership
• Voluntary benefits such as 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 (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan
• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness

Pay

$19.10 - $24.83 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Schedule

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)