Advanced Care Support Specialist

Description

The Advanced Care Support Specialist (ACSS) is a specialized role for nursing (RN) students following the completion of their first clinical rotation.

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Pkvw Pueblo West Hosp, US:CO:Pueblo West

Department: PPW Nursing Unit

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

Pay: $18.40 - $27.60 / hour. Pay is based on applicant's relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Enrolled in, and in good standing with, an accredited nursing program. Proof of enrollment in or completion of Med/Surg 1 (or equivalent) required at the time of application.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

As a part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide direct patient care under the delegation and/or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Focus on wellness and incorporate patient perspectives into care.
• Help orient and mentor new team members joining the healthcare field or UCHealth.
• Collaborate effectively with ancillary team members.
• Embrace new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contribute to the safety and quality of care at the point of delivery.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Direct patient care tasks such as gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, and measuring intake and output.
• Assisting patients with personal care, daily living activities, and mobility support.
• Maintaining care area cleanliness and ensuring it is stocked and organized.

We strive to improve lives through learning, healing, and discovery. We foster personal connections along with quality healthcare practices.

UCHealth is dedicated to investing in its workforce.

We offer a Three-Year Incentive Bonus to reward employee contributions to our success in quality care, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. This bonus accumulates annually in October and is paid the following October after three years of employment.

UCHealth provides comprehensive total rewards, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
• 403(b) with employer-matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence; start your employment with available PTO.
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with options for additional coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with buy-up options available.
• Wellness benefits and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (with HD/HSA plans), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Education benefits, offering the potential for tuition coverage of 100% for specific degrees and reimbursement options up to $5,250 each calendar year.

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth qualifies as an employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and offers free assistance navigating this program through Savi.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days or until a top candidate is identified.

UCHealth values diversity and promotes equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to making employment decisions based on valid criteria without regard to race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics protected by law.