Registered Nurse - Acute Care Cardiology Unit
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the professional nurse
adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of
professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to
provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical
thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate
with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare
consumer 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."ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate, detailed reports and
recordsMonitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's
condition and vital signsDevelop and modify patient care plans as
indicated by patient's responses and conditionsModify patient
treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and
conditionsConsult and coordinate with health care team members to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient careMonitor all
aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activityDirect
and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnelPrepare
patients for, and assist with examinations and treatmentsAssess the
needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify
potential health or safety problemsInstruct individuals and
families on health education and disease prevention and after
careAdminister nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or
disabled patientsMedication administration, documentation and
reassessmentPromote positive patient experienceOther job duties as
assigned per unit addendum
- Pain reassessment
- Monitor the needs of patients based on units hourly rounding
practices and guidelines
- OBS charting per protocol
- Demonstration of appropriate telemetry monitoring and heart
rhythm interpretation.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAdherence to
Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance
[ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body
standards.Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are
conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to
patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of
growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating
the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and
interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to
whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.Employee has
completed and met their clinical competency standardsAbility to use
medical equipment and instruments to administer patient
care.Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with
patients, employees, and the public.Ability to react calmly and
effectively in emergency situationsAbility to interpret adapt and
apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to communicate
clearly.Computers and TechnologyMicrosoft Office Suite
required.EPIC documentation preferred.
- Obtain and maintain competency, knowledge and applicability of
basic unit devices such as, but not limited to: EKG machines,
Telemetry monitors, bladder scanners and glucometer.Education
Associate's Degree (Required) Completion of an accredited nursing
education program that is accredited and satisfies the licensing
requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered
Nurses. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience:
At least one-year RN experience in a direct patient care setting
required. Bachelor's DegreeExperience Credentials Registered Nurse
(Required) 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.
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. Basic Life Support
(BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required) American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider
Certification/CPR. *Specialty certifications as
required/recommended per unit. All Certifications and Licenses
required for this job must be kept current as a condition of
continued employment. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life
Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR. *Specialty
certifications as required/recommended per unit. All Certifications
and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a
condition of continued employment. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(Required) Current AHA ACLS certification or certification within 6
months of hireCurrent AHA ACLS certification or certification
within 6 months of hireLocationMain Campus - Pavilion BShiftWork
TypeFull time Pay RangeMinimum: 30.53Midpoint: 38.22Maximum:
45.87All 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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