RN Registered Nurse- Triage
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."Responsibilities---Maintain accurate, detailed reports
and records---Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in
patient's condition and vital signs---Develop and modify patient
care plans as indicated by patient's responses and
conditions---Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by
patient's responses and conditions---Consult and coordinate with
health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate
patient care---Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet
and physical activity---Direct and supervise less skilled
nursing/health care personnel---Prepare patients for, and assist
with examinations and treatments---Assess the needs of individuals,
families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety
problems---Instruct individuals and families on health education
and disease prevention and after care---Administer nursing care to
ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients---Medication
administration, documentation and reassessment---Promote positive
patient experience---Other job 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.---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 standards---Ability 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 situations---Ability to interpret adapt
and apply guidelines and procedures---Ability to communicate
clearly.Computers and Technology---Microsoft Office Suite
required.---EPIC documentation preferred. Education --- Associate's
Degree (Required) 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.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience: At least
one-year RN experience in a direct patient care setting
required.--- Bachelor's DegreeExperience Credentials --- Registered
Nurse (Required) 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.
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. --- Basic Life Support
(BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required) American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider
Certification/CPR. *Specialty certifications as
required/recommended per unit. All Certifications and Licenses
required for this job must be kept current as a condition of
continued employment. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life
Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR. *Specialty
certifications as required/recommended per unit. All Certifications
and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a
condition of continued employment. LocationOBHSShift DaysWork
TypeFull time M-FPay RangeMinimum: 30.53Midpoint: 38.22Maximum:
45.87All 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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