RN Registered Nurse - Immunization Clinic
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Under 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 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
Knowledge, Skills & 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 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.
Education
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.
Experience
At least one-year RN experience in a direct patient care setting
required.
Credentials
Registered Nurse (Required) Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in
the State of Colorado or a participating compact state.
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association
(Required)
Shift
Days
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: 30.53
Midpoint: 38.22
Maximum: 45.87
All 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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