RN Registered Nurse - INFUSION SERVICES
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the professional nurse
adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of
professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to
provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical
thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate
with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare
consumer 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."ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate, detailed reports and
recordsMonitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's
condition and vital signsDevelop and modify patient care plans as
indicated by patient's responses and conditionsModify patient
treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and
conditionsConsult and coordinate with health care team members to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient careMonitor all
aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activityDirect
and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnelPrepare
patients for, and assist with examinations and treatmentsAssess the
needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify
potential health or safety problemsInstruct individuals and
families on health education and disease prevention and after
careAdminister nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or
disabled patientsMedication administration, documentation and
reassessmentPromote positive patient experienceOther job duties as
assigned per unit addendumKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdherence to
Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance
[ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body
standards.Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are
conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to
patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of
growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating
the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and
interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to
whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.Employee has
completed and met their clinical competency standardsAbility to use
medical equipment and instruments to administer patient
care.Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with
patients, employees, and the public.Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situationsAbility to interpret adapt and
apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to communicate
clearly.Computers and TechnologyMicrosoft Office Suite
required.EPIC documentation preferred. Education Completion of an
accredited nursing education program that is accredited and
satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of
Nursing for Registered Nurses. Experience Experience: At least
one-year RN experience in a direct patient care setting
required.Credentials Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the
State of Colorado or a participating compact state. Basic Life
Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required) Pay
RangeMinimum: 29.90Midpoint: 37.40Maximum: 44.90All 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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