Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - Part-Time

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse to provide care in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry. Under general supervision, the nurse follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role uses critical thinking, evidence-based practices, clinical competence, and the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.

This is a regular part-time position at 0.6 FTE with a varying shift. The role requires an associate's degree, BLS certification, and an active Registered Nurse license. Less than one year of work experience is required; one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.

Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system. It offers paid time off, parental leave, retirement contributions, health coverage, well-being programs, education assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Less than one year of work experience required.
• BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• Adhere to ANA standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and accrediting-body standards.
• Perform duties and demonstrate competencies effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care or services.
• Understand growth and development across the lifespan and assess patient-status data while interpreting relevant cultural information.
• Complete and meet 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.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• All applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of 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.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans in response to patient responses and conditions.
• Develop and modify patient care plans in response to patient 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 aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel.
• Instruct individuals and families about health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
• Administer and document medications and reassess patients.
• Promote a positive patient experience.

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 large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree