RN Registered Nurse Float Pool Nights- Critical Care
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job Summary:Under 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.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of techniques, methods, and competencies of clinical
nursing practices.
- Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the
patient care environment.
- Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures of Denver
Health as they pertain to nursing.
- Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory
equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written
form.
- Ability to apply nursing principles, practices, and
techniques.
- Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate proper nursing
care; exercising initiative and judgment in selecting proper
treatment.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to use computers and applications.
- Bilingual skills preferred. Education:
- Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the
licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for
Registered Nurses required.
- BSN preferred. Experience:
- Two years experience in a patient care setting required.
- Experience in Critical Care preferred.Certificates, Licenses
and Registration:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado
or participating compact state required.
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR
required.Location: Main HospitalShift: NightsWork Type: Full time
Pay Range:Minimum: 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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