Nursing Opportunities at University of Colorado Hospital
Why Choose to be a Nurse at University of Colorado Hospital?
Our hospital has sustained Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, since 2002. To achieve Magnet designation, UCH fulfilled a set of rigorous criteria that measure the strength and quality of its nursing, including:
- Delivery of excellent patient outcomes
- High levels of job satisfaction
- Low staff nurse turnover rate
- Appropriate grievance resolution
Our Magnet status also means that University of Colorado Hospital provides excellent opportunities for professional growth for nurses, as well as a positive environment to provide patient care.
Letter from CNO to Prospective RNs
Continued Education for Nurses at University of Colorado Hospital
Our RNs assess the needs of each patient, and collaborate with the patient and providers to develop an individualized plan of care. In addition, our RNs evaluate treatment outcomes and revise the patient’s plan of care accordingly.
Nurses who work at the University of Colorado Hospital bring to their jobs an array of important skills, including:
- Assessment of the patient’s and family’s health status
- Assessment of the patient’s and family’s physical, emotional, psychological and social needs
- Teaching
- Counseling
- Coordination of multidisciplinary care
- Case management
In addition, UCH provides on-going education for nurses in providing a variety of patient interventions. These interventions are designed to:
- Manage pain
- Improve function
- Educate about medications
- Provide patient education
- Strengthen coping strategies
- Improve access to community services