LPN Ambulatory

Overview

Description UCHealth in Fort Collins, CO seeks an Onsite role in the Accel Staffing Dvlpmnt Prog. This is a full-time position (80 hours per pay period) with a day shift. Pay range: $22.75 - $35.26 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. This role is onsite with no hybrid or remote option. Career ladder available for growth in skills, responsibilities, and pay.

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

• Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient status and reactions to interventions.
• 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.

• Credentials:
  • Essential:
    Basic Life Support
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Minimum Education:
    
    Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program
  • Licensure/Certification:
    State licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN) or Vocational Nurse (LVN); BLS Healthcare Provider; relevant certification as determined at position level
  • Minimum Experience:
    
    None Required
• BLS or CPR card must be current through at least 60 days after start date.

• Employees are UCHealth's number one asset. UCHealth provides a total rewards program including recognition and opportunities for professional growth.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources
• Free  membership
• Variety of voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs)
• Time away from work: PTO, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence
• Initial PTO loading for new employees
• Employer-provided life and AD&D coverage with buy-up options
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability with buy-up options

• 403(b) with employer matching
• Potential 457(b) plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care; HSA available with HDHP

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs; up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement
• Linked In Learning and internal professional development opportunities
• Assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Eligibility for some programs based on scheduled work hours

We improve lives in learning, healing, and discovery, and in personal ways through human connection. UCHealth welcomes talent and will open this position for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against for any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided as required by law.