surg experience

Denver Health•Denver, CO

2d•$36 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Float Pool. Under general supervision, the nurse floats to inpatient units and the Emergency Department in accordance with scope of practice and Denver Health floating guidelines, responding to changing hospital staffing needs. Float nurses are scheduled to support a 24/7 facility, including night, weekend, and holiday coverage. The role follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse applies critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and clinical competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes, and uses the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. The position is listed as regular at 0.9 FTE, with a night shift and an hourly salary range of $36.00–$57.77. The posting requires an associate degree and current required BLS and RN credentials. One year of direct patient care experience is preferred. Microsoft Office Suite skills are required, and EPIC documentation experience is preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
BLS-Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
Microsoft Office Suite required.
Adhere to professional nursing practice, process, and performance standards, including ANA standards and accrediting-body standards.
Conduct duties and demonstrate competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
Complete and meet clinical competency standards.
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skill in maintaining effective working relationships 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.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.
EPIC documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, 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.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
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.
Promote a positive patient experience.
Float to inpatient areas and the Emergency Department according to scope of practice and hospital staffing needs.

Benefits

Premium pay: 15% on top of base pay, plus shift, weekend, and holiday differentials and certification pay.
Flexible scheduling.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate retirement-plan eligibility with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, professional development, and career advancement pathways through the Workforce Development Center.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.