New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Emergency/Urgent Care - F/T - Nights
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Emergency/Urgent Care - F/T - Nights to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values: Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency. The Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care is a fast-paced environment providing high quality care to pediatric patients. We are uniquely equipped to treat all levels of injuries and illnesses from earaches to major traumas. We are the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Denver Metro Area. Staffed with all levels of pediatric providers and experienced nurses, it is a great environment to grow the skills of new nurses. We are an essential link in the pediatric chain of care and work closely with both our inpatient pediatric and ICU teams and community pediatric care centers. 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 patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. We understand the support needed for a new nurse to be successful. With this in mind, we offer a 12-month Nurse Residency Program that provides monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences, designed to ease the transition from student to practicing professional nurse. Our program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- This program is offered those with no previous RN experience.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.
- Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
- Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to nursing.
- Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to apply nursing principles, practices and techniques.
- Ability to assess patients’ needs and coordinate proper nursing care.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- EPIC documentation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and execute all job functions as performed by a fully credentialled RN
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans
- Employer paid disability and life insurance
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs
- Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
