Advanced Care Partner Job in Aurora CO – UCHealth Paid Nursing Internship

Nursing student ready for real-world clinical experience? This Advanced Care Partner job in Aurora, CO is a paid nursing internship with UCHealth at the Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion. You will join the Oncology Care Clinic, working alongside RNs and providers. Pay is $19.10 to $24.83 an hour. Day shifts, PRN.

About the Advanced Care Partner role

Advanced Care Partner (ACP) is a specialised role for nursing (RN) students who are enrolled in, or have completed, Med/Surg I (or a program equivalent). It builds on the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Nurse Aide role. The ACP role is commonly understood as a paid nurse internship.

This means you can build real bedside skills while you study. You earn an income that respects your time, and you get a head start on your nursing career. All of this happens within one of Colorado’s leading health systems.

Job snapshot

• Role: Advanced Care Partner (paid nursing internship)
• Category: Technicians / Patient Care Support
• Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO
• Department: UCH Oncology Care Clinic
• Work schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (as needed)
• Shift: Days
• Pay: $19.10 to $24.83 / hour, depending on relevant experience
• Work setting: Onsite (no hybrid or remote option)
• Job ID: 391012

What you will do

You will help improve lives every shift. The work is hands-on, supervised, and patient-focused.

• Provide direct patient care under the delegation or supervision of a nurse or healthcare provider.
• Prioritise wellness and the patient’s perspective.
• Model proficiency by precepting those new to healthcare or to UCHealth.
• Partner effectively with specialised ancillary team members.
• Welcome new knowledge in a fast-paced, innovative clinical setting.
• Contribute to solutions that secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Advanced Care Partner duties

• Direct care includes, but is not limited to, gathering vital signs, measuring blood glucose, performing sterile dressing changes, starting peripheral IVs, and measuring intake and output.
• Help patients with personal care, activities of daily living, and progressive mobility.
• Help keep the care area stocked, cleaned, and orderly.

Minimum requirements

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

About UCHealth and our total rewards

Employees are our number one asset. UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in your professional success and personal wellbeing. We do this through a comprehensive total rewards program.*

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus. It recognises your contributions to quality, patient experience, organisational growth, financial goals, and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October. It is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: the Annual Merit Pay Increase recognises work that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards. These are documented through UCHealth’s evaluation process. The increase also accounts for greater experience, skills, and cost of living.
• Market reviews: all UCHealth positions are reviewed annually. We make sure base pay aligns with market standards and adjust rates to stay competitive.

Health and wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits, including 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), and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
• Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability, with a buy-up option.

Retirement and savings

• A 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• An additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care.
• A health savings account is available when you are enrolled in a high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degree and certificate programs to support your growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees are paid by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 a year pre-paid by UCHealth, or up to $5,250 a year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of virtual courses and seminars, plus internal professional development opportunities.
• Free help navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. You can also submit your federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on your scheduled work hours.

How to apply

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days. It will stay open until a top applicant is identified, so please apply as soon as you can.

Frequently asked questions

What is an Advanced Care Partner (ACP)?

An Advanced Care Partner is a specialised role for nursing (RN) students who are enrolled in, or have completed, Med/Surg I or a program equivalent. It builds on the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Nurse Aide role and is commonly understood as a paid nurse internship.

Who can apply for this role?

You must be enrolled in, and in good standing in, an accredited nursing program. You must also be able to provide proof of enrollment in (or completion of) Med/Surg 1 or a program equivalent at the time of application. BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Where is this Advanced Care Partner job based?

The role is based at the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado. You will work on the UCH Oncology Care Clinic. It is an onsite role with no hybrid or remote option.

How much does it pay?

The hourly pay range is $19.10 to $24.83 an hour. Pay depends on your relevant experience.

What does PRN mean here?

PRN stands for “pro re nata” — as needed. This is an onsite day-shift role with 0.00 guaranteed hours per pay period. You will be called to work shifts based on the clinic’s needs.

Job posted on Apex Global Career. Listing details are provided by the employer and may change — always confirm specifics on the employer’s official careers page before applying. Job ID 391012.