Registered Nurse Float, ACS Outpatient Float RN

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Services (ACS) Registered Nurse Float provides patient care and education in outpatient settings to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan. The nurse is first to float to another unit as staffing needs change and follows the American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role uses critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and collaboration to promote patient safety and quality outcomes, while applying the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

The ACS RN supports the interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision, education, and training of clinic team members, and contributes to problem solving, escalation of patient-care issues, patient and family outreach, and coordination of services within clinics and the community. The nurse assesses patients, develops and updates care plans, provides nursing care and education, administers medications and treatments, documents care, and assists with examinations and treatments. Care may include newborn visits, foot and wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education, and preoperative teaching. Patient encounters and data collection may be face-to-face, by video, or by telephone.

This is a regular, day-shift position in the CHS Support Float Pool. Denver Health describes its float pool as offering premium pay, flexible scheduling, mentorship, onboarding, and clinical and leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and completion of a nursing program.
• 1–3 years of experience in a direct patient-care setting.
• Required Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Required Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Adherence to standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, including the signed ANA Standards addendum, and to accrediting-body standards.
• Ability to apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan and assess patient status while interpreting relevant cultural information.
• Completion of and compliance with 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.
• Clear communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

• EPIC documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision, education, and training of clinic team members, including medical assistants, educators, and care navigators.
• Provide problem solving, escalate patient-care issues, conduct outreach to patients and families, and coordinate services and care activities in clinics and the community.
• Implement evidence-based care plans with patients and the healthcare team; develop and modify treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
• Provide safe and appropriate outpatient nursing care and patient education, including newborn visits, foot care, wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education, and preoperative teaching.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and according to policy and orders.
• Collect comprehensive assessment data, identify potential health or safety problems, and communicate findings to patients and appropriate healthcare team members.
• Partner with patients and the inter-professional healthcare team to review assessments, set measurable goals and outcomes, and plan strategies for achieving them.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Advocate for patients and families in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics and professional practice standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient-care records in the electronic health record and, as needed, for projects and quality initiatives.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments.
• Teach individuals and families about health, disease prevention, and aftercare.
• Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Promote a positive patient experience.

Benefits

• Float-pool premium pay of 15% above 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 of 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 the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discounts and discounts or perks on brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
• Eligibility as an employer for the National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) programs.
• Mentorship, supportive leaders, collaborative peers, and a thorough onboarding program.
• Leadership and clinical growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree