Peds ED/Urgent Care full time night RN
About The Position
Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Pediatric Emergency Department (ED)/Urgent Care full-time night Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. This role is within the Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care, a fast-paced environment that provides high-quality care to pediatric patients. The department is equipped to treat all levels of injuries and illnesses, from minor ailments to major traumas, and serves as the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Denver Metro Area. It is staffed with various levels of pediatric providers and experienced nurses, making it a supportive environment for new nurses to develop their skills. The department is an essential part of the pediatric care chain, collaborating closely with inpatient pediatric and ICU teams, as well as community pediatric care centers.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Required
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
- 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.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
- PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support – AHA - American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required within 6 months of hire
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Required within 6 months of hire
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire
- EPIC documentation preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions
- Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions
- Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
- 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
- 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
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
- On-site employee fitness center
- 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)
- 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
