Charge Nurse - Acute Care Telemetry Unit
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Under 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:
Responsibilities
Oversite of department/unit for assigned shift including adherence
to policyDelegation of duties amongst nursing and support
staffPreparation of daily staffing assignmentsOversite of patient
care, admissions and dischargesOversite of daily operations and
escalation of communicationsMentoringEvaluation and documentation
of performance of nursing staffFacilitate patient flow Rounding for
positive patient experienceOther 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.Strong understanding and display of the principals of
customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the
communityAbility 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 Degree
Experience
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)
Location
Main Campus - Pavilion A
Shift
Nights
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: 33.61
Midpoint: 42.02
Maximum: 50.43
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, 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.Required
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