Adolescent Psych Charge Nurse
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 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 ResponsibilitiesOversite 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
addendumKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdherence 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
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
MShiftWork TypeFull time 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.Required
Keywords: Denver Health, Denver , Adolescent Psych Charge Nurse, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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