RN Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)- Emergency Room (ER)
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: January 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Plus 14% Select Service Differential AND highly competitive
shift differentials
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 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
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
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.
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 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) ACLSPALS within 6 mo of
hireTNCC and/or ATCN within 6 mo of hireCEN preferredACLSPALS
within 6 mo of hireTNCC and/or ATCN within 6 mo of hireCEN
preferred
Location
Conversion
Shift
Nights
Work Type
Full time
Pay Range
Minimum: 30.53
Midpoint: 38.22
Maximum: 45.87
Plus14% Select Service Differential AND highly competitive shift
differentials
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.Required
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