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Denver Health

Public hospital system providing comprehensive care

Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Float Pool, NICU/Mom&Baby/Pediatrics

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.
  • A valid Registered Nurse license through the Department of Regulatory Agencies is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
  • Adherence to the American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, and applicable accrediting body 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.
  • Clinical competency standards must be completed and met.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret relevant cultural information.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
  • Ability to provide care and services effectively and appropriately to patients and clients.
  • Less than one year of work experience is indicated.

Responsibilities

  • Float to inpatient areas and the Emergency Department according to scope of practice and hospital floating guidelines, adapting to changing staffing needs.
  • Assess individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs.
  • Develop and modify patient care plans and treatment plans in response to patient needs 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 patient care, including diet and physical activity.
  • Direct and supervise less-skilled nursing and healthcare personnel.
  • Instruct individuals and families in health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
  • Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
  • Administer medications, document administration, and reassess patients.
  • Promote a positive patient experience.
  • Apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence in collaboration with the healthcare team to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
  • Adhere to the American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics.
  • Use the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.
  • Meet the scheduling needs of a 24/7 facility, which may include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience in a direct patient-care setting is preferred.
  • 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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