RN New Graduate Residency Program

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to transforming health and improving lives. This exciting opportunity is for new graduate nurses to participate in a comprehensive 12-month residency program, designed to ease the transition from student to professional nurse. With a focus on critical care and a commitment to community service, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience while collaborating with a dedicated team. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients in the vibrant Denver area.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

20 days of Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(a) Retirement Plan

Adoption Assistant Program

Tuition Reimbursement

RTD ECO Pass

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical nursing practices and safety principles.
• Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Apply critical thinking to promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Clinical Nursing Practices

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Infection Control

Bilingual Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Medical Instruments

Laboratory Equipment

Computers and Computer Systems

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated RN New Graduate Residency Program to join our team!

We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Inpatient Nursing Director

We are recruiting for New Graduates Nurses to join our team!

We are here for life's journey.

Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

We understand the support needed for a new nurse to be successful. With this in mind, we offer a 12-month Nurse Residency Program that provides monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences, designed to ease the transition from student to practicing professional nurse. Our program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs.

Click here to learn more about our residency program, accredited with distinction from ANCC (the American Nurse Credentialing Center).

To see what it's like being a nurse at Denver Health, check out this video.

Nursing Units

(Select your preferences when you apply. A recruiter will route your application and a hiring manager will reach out for an interview.)

The units currently hiring are in bold. This list is updated on Fridays.

• Critical Care
• Medical ICU (MICU)
• Surgical ICU (SICU)
• 3B Flex /Progressive Care Unit

• Acute Care
• Medical/Oncology (9A)
• Medical/Telemetry (8A)
• Medical/Cardiology (7A)
• Med/Surg/Tele (6A)
• Surgical Trauma Unit (4B)
• Ortho Trauma Unit (3B)

• Oasis (5W)
• Med/Surg/Tele-Correctional Care Unit

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders

Women and Children's

• Labor and Delivery
• Mom/Baby
• Pediatrics/Pediatrics ICU (PICU)
• Neonatal ICU (NICU)

Emergency Services

• Adult Emergency Department
• Pediatric Emergency Department
• Transfer Center
• Admission/Discharge Unit
• Clinical Decision Unit- Short Stay Observation Unit
• Rapid Response Team
• SANE Program - Forensic Nursing

Surgical Services

Preop/PACU

Behavioral Health

• Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
• Adolescent Behavioral Health
• Psychiatric Emergency Services

Float Pool

Pay Range

Starting base pay is $34.00

Additional incentives:

Highly competitive shift differentials

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 20 days of Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Adoption Assistant Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RTD ECO Pass

Wellbeing Resources:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Work/Life Support: Financial, emotional and physical wellbeing resources. Text and video counseling support available.
• Resilience in Stressful Events (RISE)- RISE offers 24/7 peer support for Denver Health personnel.
• Work/Life Support: Contact our Navigator with WorkLife Partnership for help and to provide assistance with things like household budgeting, stress management support, utility assistance, free or low-cost meals for children, etc.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, the professional nurse 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.
• Adhere to, comply with, and demonstrate support for the mission and values of Denver Health as well as Standards of Professional Nursing Practice.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Demonstrate knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrate the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpret appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/services are being delivered/provided.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
• Knowledge of standards, policies, and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to nursing.
• Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate proper nursing care.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems. Bilingual skills preferred.

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN); Bachelor's degree (BSN) preferred

Credentials

• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association or Red Cross (Required)
• Registered Nurse (Required) - Must be licensed by employment start date; apply and interview up to 120 days before your NCLEX date.

Location

Main Campus - 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204

Shift

All Shifts Available

Work Type

Full-Time (36 hours/week), Part-Time, and Intermittent

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health

is an integrated, high-quality academic health care 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, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).