Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU (SICU) - PRN

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of Denver Health's Level I Trauma Center, safety net, and tertiary care center. Our 23-bed unit is equipped with the latest technology and emergency equipment to provide comprehensive care to critically ill and injured patients, aged 15 and older. The patient population primarily consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients, with 70-80% being trauma patients suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents, bicycle injuries, ski accidents, pedestrian versus auto encounters, traumatic brain injuries, falls, injuries from violent crimes, and other serious traumatic events. The SICU maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with the most critical patients receiving 1:1 care.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
Less than 1 year of experience
One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
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

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