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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit/Short Stay - P/T - Nights

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse to work in its Clinical Decision Unit/Short Stay, a clinical-pathway-driven short-stay unit within emergency services. The unit cares for patients initially evaluated in the emergency department, with typical stays of 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 RN 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 role also incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice. This is a part-time position, 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE), working nights. The listed salary range is $36.00–$57.77 per hour. One year of direct patient care experience is preferred. An associate degree and specified nursing and life-support credentials are required, with ACLS and TNCC certifications due within stated periods after hire.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree.
  • BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Registered Nurse license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 6 months of hire.
  • Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), required within 1 year of hire.
  • Adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, including the signed ANA Standards addendum, and applicable accrediting-body standards.
  • Completion of 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.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • Microsoft Office Suite skills.

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 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, process, and performance and applicable accrediting-body standards.
  • Apply knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and assess and interpret patient-status and cultural information relevant to care.
  • Use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
  • React calmly and effectively in emergency situations; interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures; and communicate clearly.

Benefits

  • Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
  • 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 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 or perks on brands and travel.
  • Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
  • Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
  • Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
  • Shared governance.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, free student loan coaching, and assistance navigating the PSLF program.
  • Eligibility as an employer for National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) programs.

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