Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU (MICU) - Part-Time - Rotating

Denver Health • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU (MICU) - Part-Time - Rotating to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. 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 Department 2B MICU Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Nurses in the MICU care for some of the highest acuity patients in the hospital. Care is provided for a broad range of diagnoses and nurses will have the opportunity to gain experience using advanced equipment such as Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Ventricular Assist devises, and Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS). The standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for on a 1:1 basis. We pride ourselves on our culture of teamwork. The 24-bed MICU is a great place to challenge yourself to grow in your nursing practice.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required
• less than 1 year • One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• 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.
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs (10%)
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%)
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
• Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%)
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%)
• Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)
• Promote positive patient experience (5%)

Benefits

• 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 in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus 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

What This Job Offers

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