Charge Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Medical/Oncology

denverhealth; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Zusammenfassung

Denver Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to supervise nursing and support staff on an inpatient unit, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to ANA standards. The role calls for critical thinking, collaboration with the health care team, and leadership to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

The position requires an Associate's Degree and active RN license in good standing, with 1–3 years of nursing experience.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's Degree required.
• 1-3 years professional nursing experience in patient care setting.
• RN license with DORA eligibility and BLS/CPR certification required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee department/unit for assigned shift with clinical and managerial duties.
• Mentor staff, assign daily staffing, and manage admissions and discharges.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate with health care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Administer and document medications and reassess patient condition.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Kenntnisse

Nursing leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Electronic Health Records

Office software

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree

Tools

EHR

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

9A Med/Surg

Unit Details

Telemetry Medicine/Surgical Oncology (9 East) Nurses on this unit obtain an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Provider credential and administer chemotherapy to inpatients. 9A is an innovative unit. Trying new things and developing new processes allow staff to work at the highest level of licensure and certification.

Telemetry Medicine (9 West): Since June of 2020, 9A has been caring for COVID-19 patients and we excel in high acuity medical protocols that were developed during the COVID-19 pandemic. 9A is often seen as a pipeline to critical care, the Emergency Department, and other departments within the hospital due to the unique skills learned while caring for 9A patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 patient ratio and our CNA-to-patient ratio is 1:12 most days.

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse, with minimal direction, supervises nursing and support staff in an inpatient unit, specialty clinic, or treatment programs in various patient care settings.

The Charge Nurse, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in patient 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."

Essential Functions

• Operations Management: Oversee department/unit for assigned shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, facilitating patient flow, admissions, and discharges. (40%)
• Patient Assessment: Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems, Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care (20%)
• Treatment and Evaluation: Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (20%)
• Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (10%)
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (10%)

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience

1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required

Licenses

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community
• Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health's high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
• Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
• Proficient in EHR
• Basic Office Suite skills preferred

Shift

Work Type: Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary

$39.60 - $63.54 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development