We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surge Hospital-
Based Correctional Care (Nights - 0.9 FTE) 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.DepartmentCorrectional Care Med Fac CCMFCorrectional Care Medical Facility is a 19-bed medical/surgical unit that
cares for the unique patient population of contracted correctional patients.
CCMF is a universal specialty unit that cares for patients from Psychiatry,
Cardiology, OB/Gyn, Surgery, to acute trauma, chronic disease and
more. This is a unit for new graduates that want to learn, or nurses looking
to get diversify their experience to advance their career. This unit provides
impartial, high quality care to some of the most vulnerable and marginalized
patients. Staff find the work both challenging and rewarding.
Surgical ServicesJob 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 effectiv ly in emergency situations
Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly.
Microsoft Office Suite required.
EPIC documentation preferred.ShiftNights (United States of America)Work TypeRegularSalary$34.00 - $55.53 / 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