Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Part-Time - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) for Psychiatric Emergency Services. This part-time Night shift (0.6 FTE) role focuses on delivering high-quality mental health care and crisis intervention in a fast-paced ER setting.

Under supervision, you will assess patients, monitor vital signs, document accurately, and collaborate with the health care team to develop and modify care plans. BLS/CPR certification and RN license are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum 1 year direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required (AHA/Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health needs and safety concerns.
• Monitor and document patient condition and vital signs.
• Modify care plans based on patient responses.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team for care planning.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure

BLS Certification

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Part-Time - 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

Psych ER

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 (0.6 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
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
• Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Develo