Registered Nurse (RN)-Float
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 18, 2023
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN)-Float to join our
team!We are here for life's journey.Where is your life journey
taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects
something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us
all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in
health.DepartmentNursing Staffing OfficeFloat Pool is made up of
nurses and certified nurse aids (CNAs) who are proficient and
competent in all medical/surgical areas at Denver Health. In
addition, we have specialized teams for women and children
departments, critical care and emergency departments, and acute
care departments.Job Summary
Under general supervision, the ambulatory care services (ACS)
registered nurse (RN) float provides patient care and education in
an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community
members throughout the lifespan. First to float to a different unit
as the staffing needs change. The professional float 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."
Essential Functions:
- Support interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision,
education, and training of other clinic team members including
medical assistants, educators and care navigators. The ACS RN is
key participant in the health care team providing problem solving,
escalation of patient care issues, outreach to patients and
families, and coordination of services and care activities within
the clinic setting and the community (20%)
- Implement evidence-based plan with patient and in coordination
with healthcare team. Develop and modify patient care and treatment
plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions. Provide
safe and appropriate nursing care and patient education in an
ambulatory clinic setting. Including but not limited to newborn
visits, foot care, wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education,
preoperative teaching. Safely administer medications and treatments
as ordered, according to policy. (20%)
- Nursing Assessment - Collects comprehensive data pertinent to
the patient situation. Assess the needs of individuals, families
and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
Communicates findings to patient and appropriate healthcare team
members. Data maybe collected as the result of a face to face,
video, or telephone encounter (15%)
- Partners with patient and inter-professional healthcare team to
review assessment and plan measurable goals and outcomes and
strategies for achievement. Consult and coordinate with health care
team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Advocates for patients and family in accordance with ANA code
ethics and professional practice standards. (15%)
- Documentation - Maintain accurate and detailed patient care
records using appropriate documentation tools in electronic health
record and as needed for projects and quality initiatives.
(10%)
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and
treatments. Instruct individuals and families on health education
and disease prevention and after care. (10%)
- Nursing Diagnosis analyze assessment data to determine nursing
diagnosis (5%)
- Promote positive patient experience (5%)
Education:
- Associate's Degree Copmpletion of Nursing program Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Experience in a direct patient care setting
Required
Licenses:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart
Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Adherence 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
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.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
- EPIC documentation preferred. ShiftWork TypeRegularSalary$30.53
- $45.87 / hrBenefits
- Competitive pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Education opportunities
- Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Immediate retirement plan matching
- Professional clinical advancement program
- Participation in evidence-based projects
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll 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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky
Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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 values the unique ideas, talents and contributions
reflective of the needs of our community. For read more about our
commitment to diversity visit:
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