Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU - Nights - P/T

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

16h

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse to work in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The 26-bed unit cares for approximately 350 newborns annually and has private and semi-private rooms equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment. The interprofessional team supports unit-based training and quality-improvement initiatives. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2.5, with support from social workers, pediatric pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. The NICU practices family-centered care, with parents playing an important role in their baby’s care and development. Under general supervision, the RN follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing practice and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The RN uses critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Daily practice incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas. This is a regular 0.6 FTE position with night shifts. The listed pay range is $36.00–$57.77 per hour. Denver Health offers paid time off, parental leave, retirement contributions, health coverage, well-being programs, tuition assistance, professional development, and other benefits.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Adherence to standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and accrediting-body standards.
Ability to perform duties and demonstrate competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
Completion of clinical competency standards.
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
Clear communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a direct patient-care setting.
EPIC documentation experience.

Responsibilities

Assess individuals’, families’, and communities’ needs to identify potential health or safety problems.
Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs.
Modify treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
Develop and modify patient care plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
Provide nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Administer and document medications and reassess patients.
Promote a positive patient experience.
Follow ANA standards of professional nursing practice and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Use critical thinking and evidence-based practices to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
Incorporate the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.