Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
About The Position
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) to join our team! Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation. Our Values include Respect, Belonging, Accountability, and Transparency. The 3B PCU is a 30-bed unit with the capacity to flex beds between progressive care (PCU) and intensive care (ICU) level acuity. On an average day, 26 beds are designated as PCU level with a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio and 4 beds are designated as ICU level, which is 1:2 or 1:1 ratio, depending upon the needs of the patient. Nurses on 3B Flex care for many specialty services such as post interventional cardiology, surgery, trauma, medicine, neurology and neurosurgery. This unit is highly desirable for nurses looking for opportunities to grow professionally.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Required
- 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.
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
- 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
- Fully paid parental leave
- Exceptional retirement contributions
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Nationally recognized well-being programs
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Meaningful financial advantages
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
