Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Behavioral Health - PRN

denverhealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) for Adolescent Behavioral Health on a PRN/Intermittent schedule in Denver, CO. Under general supervision, you’ll provide patient care following ANA standards and ethics, using critical thinking and evidence-based practice.

You’ll assess needs, document accurately, monitor vital signs, adjust care plans, and coordinate with the health care team to promote safety and quality outcomes. BLS/CPR and Colorado RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Less than 1 year experience in direct patient care preferred.
• BLS/CPR and RN license (Colorado: DORA) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individuals, families and communities for health or safety problems.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on responses and conditions.
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team to plan and evaluate care.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and activity.
• Direct and supervise less skilled staff.
• Instruct patients and families on health education and disease prevention.
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients.
• Medication administration, documentation and reassessment.
• Promote positive patient experience.

Skills

ANA Standards adherence

Nursing assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Care plan modification

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation (EPIC)

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Adolescent Behavioral Health - PRN to join our team!

We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

4 Pav M Adolescent Psych

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."

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 Required

Work Experience

less than 1 year - One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred

Licenses

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

Knowledge, 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 standards
• Ability 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 situations
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• EPIC documentation preferred.

Shift

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$36.00 - $57.77 / 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 exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare 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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare