Registered Nurse (RN) - Oasis/Transitional Care Unit - PRN

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

1d•$34 - $57

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) - Oasis/Transitional Care Unit - PRN to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department 5 West - Oasis Unit 5W Oasis Transitional Care Unit (OTCU) is a 14-bed inpatient unit which provides care for patients with complex discharge barriers. Oasis has a diverse, interdisciplinary team to creatively address these barriers in an innovative, holistic care environment. Quality treatment for patients with multiple medical and psychosocial needs is provided by integrating nursing care and psycho-social assessment. This team facilitates meaningful, patient activities such as music, art and wellness programs. Each patient is treated with dignity and their strengths are identified in the highly personalized care provided. The Oasis team is high-performing, and with their innovative approach, they make a positive impact on patient outcomes. This nursing team is highly engaged and consistently ranks high in annual employee engagement surveys. The 5W Oasis nursing care model consists of an RN/LPN/CNA partnership. The nurse-to-patient ratio (RN/LPN) are 1:4 – 1:5. CNA staffing ratios are 1:7. Job Summary Under general supervision, 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. 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. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
less than 1 year
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 (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%)