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Denver Health

New Grad RN Residency Pediatric ED & Urgent Care FT Nights

Denver Health, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204


We are recruiting for a motivated New Grad RN Residency Pediatric ED & Urgent Care FT Nights to join our team!

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DepartmentPediatric Emergency Department

Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care is a fast-paced environment providing high quality care to pediatric patients. We are uniquely equipped to treat all levels of injuries and illnesses from earaches to major traumas. We are the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Denver Metro Area. Staffed with all levels of pediatric providers and experienced nurses, it is a great environment to grow the skills of new nurses. We are an essential link in the pediatric chain of care and work closely with both our inpatient pediatric and ICU teams and community pediatric care centers

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the professional nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics 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"

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.

Essential Functions :Learn and execute all job functions as performed by a fully credentialled RN (50%)Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (5%)Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (5%)Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (5%)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%)Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (5%)Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (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%)

Education :Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Licenses :BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association RequiredRN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :This program is offered those with no previous RN experience.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 apply nursing principles, practices and techniques.Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate proper nursing care. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.Ability to use computers and computer systems. Bilingual skills preferred.Microsoft Office Suite required.EPIC documentation preferred.

ShiftNights (United States of America)

Work TypeRegular (0.9 FTE)

Salary$34.00 - $55.53 / hr

BenefitsOutstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plansFree RTD EcoPass (public transportation)On-site employee fitness center and wellness classesChildcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and moreTuition reimbursement & assistanceEducation & development opportunities including career pathways and coachingProfessional clinical advancement program & shared governancePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF programNational Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our ValuesRespectBelongingAccountabilityTransparency

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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.