Denver Health

Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.". Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute.". If you are hired on as a Registered Nurse (RN) at >0.6 FTE to Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, or Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, you will be eligible for a new program which offers a cash Incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders.. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

registered nurse rn

Job Summary Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."If you are hired on as a Registered Nurse (RN) at >0.6 FTE to Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, or Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, you will be eligible for a new program which offers a cash Incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders.Nurses may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024 with 50% of the bonus received 90 days after signing the program contract.Essential Functions:Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (15%)Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs (10%)Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions (10%)Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care (5%)Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (5%)Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients (5%)Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)Promote positive patient experience (5%)Education:Associate's Degree RequiredWork Experience:less than 1 year • One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferredLicenses:BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required andRN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required andKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: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 standardsAbility 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 situationsAbility to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to communicate clearly.Microsoft Office Suite required.EPIC documentation preferred.ShiftNights (United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$34.00 - $55.53 / hrBenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plansFree RTD EcoPass (public transportation)On-site employee fitness center and wellness classesChildcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and moreTuition reimbursement & assistanceEducation & development opportunities including career pathways and coachingProfessional clinical advancement program & shared governancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur ValuesRespectBelongingAccountabilityTransparencyAll job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit:

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