RN Infusion

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Free Care.com membership

Paid time off and Family Medical Leave

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in an outpatient infusion/apheresis setting at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs. This full-time, onsite role follows day shifts with a 72-hour biweekly schedule and involves applying the nursing process within organizational policies and standards.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate care, collaborate across disciplines, educate patients and families, and supervise or precept staff as

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program; state licensure as RN
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• ONS certification within 6 months for new hires and 1 year for new grads
• Minimum 6 months of RN nursing experience
• BLS card valid through 60 days after hire and renewals through AHA

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care related to infusion services based on assessment
• Monitor and document patient condition; coordinate care with other disciplines
• Educate patient and family according to age, culture, and condition
• Effectively delegate care to ancillary staff; may precept students/new hires
• Maintain critical thinking and able to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Fast-paced environment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Delegation

Education

Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

• Location:UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs
• Department:MHC Onc Outpatient Infusion
• Work Schedule:Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
• Shift:Days
• Pay:$35.29 - $54.71 / 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 in an outpatient infusion/apheresis setting, using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care related to infusion services based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. 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

• 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.
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• ADDITIONAL POSITION LEVEL CREDENTIAL INFORMATION: ONS certification 6 months for new hires and 1 year for new grads
• 6 months of nursing (RN) experience.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Employees are our number one asset.

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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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 they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.