Rn Icu - Virtual Icu

Description

Facility: UCHealth Peoria Office (Aurora, CO)

Department: Virtual Intensive Care Unit

• Full-time (72 hours/pay period)

• Rotating

• Associates degree in nursing is required

This is not a work-from-home position

At UCHealth, we do things differently

We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative healthcare system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Summary:

The Virtual Health Center is a rapidly scaling division looking for passionate visionaries. We use innovative delivery models to provide care to patients across the UCHealth system. The Virtual ICU nurses use their critical care skills and advanced knowledge base to monitor both critical care and acute care patient populations from a remote monitoring center using the most recent innovations in telemedicine. We leverage big data analytics to identify and interpret trends and acute changes in patient condition then collaborate with the bedside team.

Job Duties:

• Responds to rapid responses and sepsis alerts utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
• Provides remote supportive and collaborative nursing care to critical care and acute care units in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Utilizes multiple data sources such as audio and visual monitoring in addition to EMR review to collaborate with bedside staff and providers. Together we provide care that ensures timely consultation and critical interventions to our patients.
• Virtual ICU nurses provide proficient management of patients with acute illnesses ensuring care progression and meeting organizational and national standards.
• Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure

For more information on the Virtual Health Center and the Virtual ICU, please click on link below:

https://www.uchealth.org/today/virtual-health-adds-another-level-of-safety-benefitting-patients/

https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/how-uchealths-virtual-health-center-has-enabled-innovation-scaled-capability-and-capacity

https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/clinical-it/article/21226961/the-2021-innovator-awards-firstplace-winning-team-uchealth

Requirements:

• BLS
• Graduate of an accredited Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years of experience
• State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• ACLS
• 6 months of ICU or PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nursing (RN) experience or completion of the UCHealth Fellowship program.

Preferred:

• CCRN
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.

Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/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, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. 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.

Are you a RN New Grad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!

The pay range for this position is: $33.08 - $51.27 / hour. In addition to base pay and night shift differential, full time night shift RNs are eligible to participate in UCHealth's night shift incentive pay program upon completion of orientation. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.