Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom/Baby - PRN

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom/Baby - PRN to join our team! 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. The Mom & Baby unit is a 28-bed unit within Women and Children’s Health, caring for post-partum patients after delivery, as well as their newborns. There are typically 300 deliveries per month. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 - 8, and a CNA in the nursery. Mom/baby nurses also act as “admit” RNs for all infants transferred to the Mom & Baby unit. Nurses take care of many babies whose status does not require NICU care, but who are not yet ready to go home. Mom/Baby nurses may periodically care for a number of GYN patients.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
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
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Required within 6 months of hire
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Community resource navigation support
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Tuition assistance
Career advancement pathways
Professional development
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions
Retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%
RESTORE Center for peer-support and well-being