Nursing New Grad -7A
Nursing New Grad -7A
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Job Description
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Department
7A Medical SurgicalTelemetry Medicine Observation Unit (7A) is a medical/surgical telemetry unit specializing in the care of cardiac patients. This 28-bed fast-paced unit has a strong team culture. This is a great environment for critical thinking problem solving and career advancement. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a ratio of 1:12. For the past five year this unit has had top scores for employee satisfaction.Job SummaryUnder 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 healthcare 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 InstituteWe 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 patients condition and vital signs (5%)
- Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions (5%)
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients 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:
- Associates Degree Nursing Required
Work Experience:
Licenses:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- RN-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.
Shift
Work Type
Regular (0.9 FTE)Salary
$34.00 - $56.57 / hrBenefits
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)
On-site 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 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 Denvers 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 Colorados 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 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
