Cath Lab/EP RN

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO seeks a Registered Nurse with cath lab, EP, ED or critical care experience for full-time days. Position involves prep/recovery for coronary and EP procedures, with 1-2 night call weeks and every 3rd weekend.

Onsite only; no remote option. Responsibilities include preparing the environment, reviewing medical records, patient monitoring, and post-procedure education.

Qualifications

• RN experience minimum 6 months or completion of UCHealth Fellowship.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program if <3 years experience; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• State licensure as RN and Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the environment and review patient records before procedures.
• Monitor patient during procedures and provide prep/recovery care.
• Respond to life-threatening situations using nursing protocols.
• Educate patient and family as appropriate to age and condition.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-stress cath lab environment.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN program graduate

Tools

RCIS/RCES

Job description

Description

2+ years of recent cath lab, EP, ED or critical care, or procedural RN experience strongly preferred.

M-F 10 hour shifts. Will work in coronary and EP procedures, and perform prep/recoveries of these patients. Call requirements of 1-2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend. Will rotate up to MCR for some orientation.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont

Department: LPH Cath Lab

Work Schedule: Full Time, 70.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.91 - $60.31 / 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: Provides direct patient care at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors the patient to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

Responsibilities: Performs functions before procedure, including preparing the environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record to ensure safety checklist are complete.

Responds to life threatening situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment. Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.

Provides nursing care in a technically complex environment.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

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:
  * Registered Nurse
  * Basic Life Support
  * Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Other information:
  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) and relevant licensure/certification as determined at position level. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.
  Minimum Experience: 6 months of RN experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.
  ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer. To be tracked on the unit- Upon training to scrub or working in the scrub role fluoroscopy operator license through CDPHE and RCIS/RCES within 2 years.
• 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.

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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.
• 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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