Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom and Baby - PRN - Nights

Denver Health • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom and Baby to join our team at Denver Health. 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. The unit typically handles 300 deliveries per month, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 - 8, supported by a CNA in the nursery. Mom/baby nurses also serve as “admit” RNs for all infants transferred to the Mom & Baby unit who do not require NICU care but are not yet ready to go home. Periodically, Mom/Baby nurses may also care for a number of GYN patients. Under general supervision, the RN adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. The role applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. The position utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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
• Competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of up to 9.5%
• Mentorship programs
• Tuition assistance
• Workforce Development Center
• RESTORE Center (peer-support, environment designed to reduce burnout and support employee well-being)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree