Advanced Care Partner

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 26,312 - 34,205; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer matching 403(b) plan

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aurora, Colorado, is seeking a patient care technician to assist registered nurses with basic patient care activities, including monitoring vital signs and supporting personal care tasks. Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and possess a Basic Life Support certification. This is an onsite role offering a pay range of $19.10 to $24.83 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must provide proof of enrollment in Med/Surg 1 (or program equivalent).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities as delegated by RN.
• Monitor vital signs and record intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: Med Surg Progressive Care

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Day and Night Rotation

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

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Responsibilities

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.

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

• Credentials:
• Essential:
• Basic Life Support
• Other information:

Minimum Required Education: 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.

Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Relevant certification as determined at position level.

Minimum Experience: None required.

• IF APPLICABLE: BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

• 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.

• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.

• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) 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 when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides 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.

• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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