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

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

13h

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The 26-bed unit cares for approximately 350 newborns annually and includes private and semi-private rooms equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment. Nurses work with an interprofessional team that includes social workers, pediatric pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2.5. The unit practices family-centered care, with parents playing an important role in their baby’s care and development. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse uses critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes. The role also applies the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. This is a regular 0.9 FTE night-shift position. The posted salary is $36.00–$57.77 per hour.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
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.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within six months of hire.
Adherence to standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and accrediting-body standards.
Ability to ensure duties and competencies are performed effectively and appropriately for the patients or clients receiving care.
Knowledge of growth and development across the life span and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
Completion of and meeting 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 skills.
All applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

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

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 in response to patients’ responses and conditions.
Develop and modify patient care plans in response to 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 and document medications and reassess patients.
Promote a positive patient experience.
Adhere to ANA standards of professional nursing practice and performance and applicable accrediting-body standards.
Use critical thinking and evidence-based practices to collaborate with the healthcare team and 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 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 opportunities through the Workforce Development Center.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance opportunities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.