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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Registered Nurse Float - Inpatient, Behavioral Health/Medical

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDenver, CO, USA$36 - $57.77 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's degree is required.
  • Less than one year of work experience is listed; one year of direct patient care experience is preferred.
  • AHA or American Red Cross Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required.
  • Registered Nurse licensure through the Department of Regulatory Agencies is required.
  • Adherence to the American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance and accrediting-body standards.
  • Ability to provide duties, responsibilities, and competencies effectively and appropriately to the patients or clients receiving care or services.
  • Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, and ability to assess patient-status data and interpret relevant cultural information.
  • Completion of the employee's clinical competency standards.
  • Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
  • 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 is required.

Responsibilities

  • Float to all inpatient areas and the Emergency Department within scope of practice and according to the hospital's floating guidelines, moving to another unit as staffing needs change.
  • Meet the scheduling needs of a 24/7 facility, which may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
  • Adhere to American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics while providing care to healthcare consumers.
  • Apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence to collaborate with the healthcare team and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Use the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.
  • Assess individuals', families', or communities' needs to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patients' conditions, and vital signs.
  • Develop and modify patient care plans and treatment plans in response to patients' conditions and responses.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • EPIC documentation experience is preferred.

About the Company

Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Denver Health runs hospitals and clinics in Denver, providing emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and public health programs. Care is coordinated through primary care with referrals to specialists and hospital services within an integrated network that uses shared medical records. It stands out as a large, public safety-net system that serves uninsured and low-income patients and emphasizes care coordination across locations. Its goal is to ensure access to high-quality care for all residents, reduce health disparities, and improve the Denver community's overall health.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1860

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