Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- Surgical Trauma Unit

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care- Surgical

Trauma Unit 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.Department4B Med/SurgSurgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (4B) is a fast-paced surgical/trauma

telemetry unit specializing in trauma, bariatrics, gender confirming

care, general thoracic surgeries. This surgical/trauma unit also takes

care of overflow general medicine patients. Patients are considered medically

challenging with most having underlying disease processes. This 30-bed, high

acuity care unit requires an exceptional level of critical thinking. The

nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a patient ratio of 1:10.Job SummaryUnder 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

Required and

RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and

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.

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EPIC documentation For full info follow application link."Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment

opportunities to all applicants

and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate against any employee or

applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national

origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,

status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state

or local protected class."