RN Registered Nurse Float Pool - Acute Care
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, floats to all patient
areas according to scope of practice according to the DH floating
guidelines. First to float to a different unit as the staffing
needs of the hospital change. Utilizes the nursing process to
provide care to all patients with respect for their uniqueness
using informed judgment, individual competence and qualifications.
Assesses patient's physical and psychological condition on an
ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care. Documents patient's
medical status upon admission and throughout the patient's course
of treatment. * Required to fulfill weekend/holiday/"hard to staff
days" commitment per departmental policy. Schedules will be posted
in advance but unit assignments will be given on a day-to-day
basis.ResponsibilitiesKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEducation 1.
Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the
licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for
Registered Nurses required. 2. BSN preferred. Experience 1. Two
years experience in a patient care setting required. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of techniques, methods, and
competencies of clinical nursing practices. 2. Knowledge of safety
principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
3. Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures of Denver
Health as they pertain to nursing. 4. Skill to properly use medical
instruments and laboratory equipment. 5. Ability to communicate
effectively verbally and in written form. 6. Ability to apply
nursing principles, practices, and techniques. 7. Ability to assess
patients' needs and coordinate proper nursing care; exercising
initiative and judgment in selecting proper treatment. 8. Ability
to respond appropriately to emergency situations. 9. Ability to use
computers and applications. 10. Bilingual skills preferred.
Computers and Technology 1. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. Basic Life Support for
Health Care Provider Certification/CPR required. 2. Active
Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or
participating compact state required. Education Experience
Credentials LocationConversionShiftWork TypeFull time 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, 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."Required
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