Charge Nurse RN - Surgical ICU SICU - NIGHTS

We are recruiting for a motivated Charge Nurse (RN) Surgical ICU (SICU) NIGHTS to join our team!

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Department

Surgical ICU

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) is a key part of the Level I Trauma Center safety net and tertiary care center of Denver Health. Patients come from throughout the region to be cared for in our 23bed unit. The SICU is equipped with all the necessities technology and emergency equipment for providing the full spectrum of care to the most critically ill and injured patients. Our patient population consists of critically ill or complex general surgery patients as well as traumatically injured patients ages 15 years and older. The patient population in the SICU is 7080 patients who have experienced a trauma. Most patients are suffering from injuries due to motor vehicle accidents bicycle injuries ski accidents pedestrian versus auto encounters traumatic brain injuries falls injuries from violent crimes and other serious traumatic events. The SICUs nursetopatient ratio is 1:2 with the most critical patients being cared for 1:1.

Job Summary

The Charge Nurse with minimal direction supervises nursing and support staff in an inpatient unit specialty clinic or treatment programs in various patient care settings. The Charge Nurse 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 evidencebased 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 AHNBC FAAN Founder / Director Watson Caring Science Institute.

Essential Functions:

• Operations ManagementOversee department/unit for assigned shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments mentoring staff evaluating performance facilitating patient flow admissions and discharges. 40
• Patient AssessmentAssess the needs of individuals families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care 20
• Treatment and EvaluationConsult and coordinate with health care team members to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care. Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments 20
• Medication administration documentation and reassessment 10
• Monitor record and report symptoms and changes in patients condition and vital signs 10

Education:

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

• 13 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required

Licenses:

• RNRegistered 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.
• 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 patientcentric care and maintain Denver Healths high level of patient satisfaction. Nursing Vision Statement
• 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.
• Proficient in EHR
• Basic Office Suite skills preferred

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular 0.9 FTE)

Salary

$37.40 $62.22 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• Onsite employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.