T - Nights

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

17h

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse to join its Clinical Decision Unit/Short Stay. The unit is a clinical-pathway-driven short-stay area within emergency services, caring for patients initially evaluated in the emergency department. Average stays are 8–16 hours. A multidisciplinary team provides ongoing medical treatments, assessments, and patient dispositions. The team-based environment supports nursing autonomy while caring for complex patients and offers a transition between emergency and inpatient care. Nursing ratios are 1:5; healthcare technician ratios are 1:8 on days. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The nurse also applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. This is a regular 0.9 FTE night-shift position. Compensation is $36.00–$57.77 per hour. Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
One year of experience in a direct patient-care setting.
Current BLS-Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required within six months of hire.
Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), required within one year of hire.
Adherence to standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance; ANA Standards addendum must be signed.
Ability to ensure duties, responsibilities, and competencies are performed 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.
Skill in maintaining 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.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

EPIC documentation experience 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 patients’ conditions and vital signs.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
Develop and modify patient care plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
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 all 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.
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Administer medications and complete documentation and reassessment.
Promote a positive patient experience.
Adhere to professional nursing practice standards, the ANA Code of Ethics, and accrediting-body standards.
Use critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and collaboration to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
Apply the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave 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 large brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and support for internal career growth.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.