New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit - 3B
About The Position
Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven new graduate Registered Nurse for its 3B Progressive Care Unit. The 30-bed 3B Flex unit can accommodate both progressive care and intensive care patients. On an average day, 26 beds are designated for PCU-level care with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, and four beds are designated for ICU-level care with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on patient needs. Nurses care for patients across specialty services including interventional cardiology, surgery, trauma, medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery. 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, collaborates with the healthcare team, and works to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The role incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice. New nurses participate in a 12-month Nurse Residency Program with monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences to support the transition from nursing student to professional nurse. The position is a regular 0.9 FTE night-shift role.
Requirements
- Associate's degree.
- Less than one year of work experience.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Adhere to ANA standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and accrediting-body standards.
- Conduct 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 and interpret patient-status data and 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 proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- EPIC documentation experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess 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 in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
- Develop and modify patient care plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments.
- 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.
- Teach 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 and discounts on brands, travel, and more.
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
- Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting career growth and advancement.
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
