Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off starting at 28 days/year

Fully paid parental leave

Excellent retirement contributions

Comprehensive health coverage

Job summary

Denver Health's 3B PCU is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Night shift in a 30-bed unit with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio on PCU and 1:2 or 1:1 on ICU beds as needed. The role involves providing evidence-based nursing care, adhering to ANA standards, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree and current RN license in good standing, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• RN license with DORA required.
• Clinical competency standards must be met and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individuals, families or communities to identify health or safety problems.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Monitor and report symptoms and changes in patient condition and vital signs.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by responses and conditions.
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by responses and conditions.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Coordinate with health care team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and activity.
• Supervise less skilled staff.
• Educate patients and families on health education and disease prevention.

Skills

ANA Standards

Effective communication

Growth and development

Clinical competency

EPIC documentation

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights 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

3B PCU

3B Flex is a 30-bed unit with the capacity to 'flex' beds between progressive care (PCU) and intensive care (ICU) level acuity and is one of our highest rated units for nursing and patient satisfaction. On an average day, 26 beds are designated as PCU level with a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio and 4 beds are designated as ICU level, which is 1:2 or 1:1 ratio, depending upon the needs of the patient. Nurses on 3B Flex care for many specialty services such as post interventional cardiology, surgery, trauma, medicine, neurology and neurosurgery. This unit is highly desirable for nurses looking for opportunities to grow professionally.

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

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular (0.9 FTE)

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 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 - 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.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays