Charge Nurse
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: September 20, 2023
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Charge Nurse 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.Department5 West -
Oasis Unit5W Oasis Transitional Care Unit (OTCU) is a 14-bed
inpatient unit which provides care for patients with complex
discharge barriers. Oasis has a diverse, interdisciplinary team to
creatively address these barriers in an innovative, holistic care
environment. Quality treatment for patients with multiple medical
and psychosocial needs is provided by integrating nursing care and
psycho-social assessment. This team facilitates meaningful, patient
activities such as music, art and wellness programs. Each patient
is treated with dignity and their strengths are identified in the
highly personalized care provided. The Oasis team is
high-performing, and with their innovative approach, they make a
positive impact on patient outcomes. This nursing team is highly
engaged and consistently ranks high in annual employee engagement
surveys. The 5W Oasis nursing care model consists of an RN/LPN/CNA
partnership. The nurse-to-patient ratio (RN/LPN) are 1:4 - 1:5. CNA
staffing ratios are 1:7.Job Summary
The Charge Nurse, with minimal direction, supervises nursing and
support staff in an inpatient unit, specialty clinic, or treatment
programs in various patient care settings. The Charge Nurse,
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."
Essential Functions:
- Operations Management Oversee department/unit for assigned
shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients
while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses who
are working with patients including but not limited to preparing
daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating
performance, facilitating patient flow, admissions, and discharges.
(40%)
- Patient Assessment 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 (20%)
- Treatment and Evaluation 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, develop and modify patient care plans as
indicated by patient's responses and conditions. Prepare patients
for, and assist with examinations and treatments (20%)
- Medication administration, documentation and reassessment
(10%)
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's
condition and vital signs (10%)
Education:
- Associate's Degree Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care
setting. Required
Licenses:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Adherence 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 community
- Ability 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.
- Proficient in EHR
- Basic Office Suite skills preferred ShiftWork
TypeRegularSalary$33.61 - $50.43 / 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
- Excellence- We are better every day
- Compassion- We care for everyone
- Relentlessness- We fight for everyone
- Stewardship- We use resources responsibly
- Learning- We educate the next generationAll 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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