RN Charge Nurse - UROLOGY SPEC CLINIC
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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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."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
Degree in Nursing Credentials Registered Nurse (Required) Basic
Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required)
Shift DaysWork 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
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