New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds/PICU

Denver Health•Denver, CO

5d•$36 - $58

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven New Graduate Registered Nurse to work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The PICU is an 8–10-bed unit providing personalized, compassionate care for children with severe illnesses and injuries, including severe infections, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. Care may include treatment of ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, and Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. Under general supervision, the professional nurse follows American Nurses Association standards and its Code of Ethics to provide patient care. The nurse applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies and procedures, and clinical competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Daily practice uses the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas. The role is intended for candidates with no previous RN experience. Denver Health provides a 12-month Nurse Residency Program with monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences to support the transition from nursing student to practicing professional nurse.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Knowledge of clinical nursing techniques, methods, and competencies.
Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in patient-care environments.
Knowledge of Denver Health nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Skill in properly using medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to apply nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to assess patients’ needs and coordinate appropriate 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 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn and execute job functions performed by a fully credentialed RN.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Develop and modify patient care plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments, and assist with them.
Assess individuals’, families’, and/or communities’ needs to identify potential health or safety problems.
Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Administer and document medications, and reassess patients.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on major brands and travel.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.