RN Registered Nurse - ACUTE center for eating disorders
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Under 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 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 addendum
Knowledge, 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 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
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 (Preferred)
Experience
Experience: At least one-year RN experience in a direct patient
care setting required.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association
(Required) American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS).
American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS) within 6 months of hire.
Location
Pav M
Shift
Varied/Rotating
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: 30.53
Midpoint: 38.22
Maximum: 45.87
All 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, efficient, high-quality academic
health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The
Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I
Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911
emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15
school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug
Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver
Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a
mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3
billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver
Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and
remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally
recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver
Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately
185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located just south of 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. Denver
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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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