Registered Nurse - Acute Care Cardiology Unit
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Acute Care Cardiology Unit (Job ID: 12727)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."
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
* Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's
condition and vital signs
* Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's
responses and conditions
* Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's
responses and conditions
* Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate patient care
* Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical
activity
* Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care
personnel
* Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and
treatments
* Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to
identify potential health or safety problems
* Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease
prevention and after care
* Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled
patients
* Medication administration, documentation and reassessment
* Promote positive patient experience
* Other job duties as assigned per unit addendum
* 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
standards
* Ability 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
situations
* Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and
procedures
* Ability to communicate clearly.
Computers and Technology
* Microsoft Office Suite required.
* EPIC documentation preferred.
* Bachelor's Degree Experience 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 hire* Current AHA ACLS certification or certification
within 6 months of hire
Location
Main Campus - Pavilion B
Shift
Work Type
Full time
Salary:$30.53 - $45.87/hrAll 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.
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