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Job Summary:
Under minimal supervision, performs supervisory functions over professional nursing and support staff at Denver CARES. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) 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." Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.
- Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health's high level of patient satisfaction.
- Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
- Supports compliance with national patient safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality initiatives.
- Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulations, hospital and departmental policies, standards of care, and regulatory
- Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition.
- Completion of an accredited nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. BSN required within 3 years of assuming the role.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or a participating compact state required.
- National board certification is a preference and encouraged for staff nurses.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR certification required.
- Specialty certifications as required or recommended per unit.