Charge Nurse - Acute Care Trauma Unit
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder minimal supervision, performs supervisory
functions over professional nursing and support staff in an
inpatient unit, specialty clinic, or treatment program in various
patient care settings. Under general supervision, adheres to the
American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing
and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care
to all patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based
policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with
the health care team to promote excellence in patient safety and
quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas
in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder /
Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."This role is eligible
for shift differential when the majority of the hours worked fall
in a night, weekend or evening shift. This role is eligible for the
followings benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
- Adoption Assistant Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- RTD ECO Pass Responsibilities---Oversight of department/unit
for assigned shift including adherence to policy ---Delegation of
duties amongst nursing and support staff ---Preparation of daily
staffing assignments ---Oversight of patient care, admissions and
discharges ---Oversight of daily operations and escalation of
communications ---Mentoring---Evaluation and documentation of
performance of nursing staff ---Facilitate patient flow ---Rounding
for positive patient experience ---Other duties as assigned per
unit addendumKnowledge, Skills & Abilities---Adherence to Standards
of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA
Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
---Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer
service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
---Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality
patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health's high level of
patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement] ---Ability to work
effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate
clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional
environment. ---Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary
staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing
Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to
patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment,
competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the
health care team. ---Ability to demonstrate an understanding of
assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and
continuum of care. ---Supports compliance with national patient
safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality
initiatives. ---Evaluates practice in relation to professional
standards, statues, regulations, hospital and departmental
policies, standards of care, and regulatory ---Promotes quality
care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of
healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition.Education
--- Bachelor's DegreeExperience Credentials --- Registered Nurse
(Required) ---American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support
for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR. ---Active Registered
Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or a participating
compact state. ---National board certification is a preference and
encouraged for staff nurses. ---*Specialty certifications as
required or recommended per unit. ---American Heart Association
(AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider
Certification/CPR. ---Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the
State of Colorado or a participating compact state. ---National
board certification is a preference and encouraged for staff
nurses. ---*Specialty certifications as required or recommended per
unit. --- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart
Association (Required) LocationMain Campus - Pavilion BShiftWork
TypePartial Year (10 Months) Pay RangeMinimum: 33.61Midpoint:
42.02Maximum: 50.43All job applicants for safety-sensitive
positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional
offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated,
high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the
nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care
medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10
family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and
The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential,
safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven
organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for
the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for
the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as
applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for
more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located
near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many
of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We
strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an
equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health is committed to
provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all
applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected
class.
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