We are recruiting for a Charge Nurse - Nights - Peds/Picu 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.DepartmentPICUPediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an 8-10-bed unit dedicated to
providing personalized and compassionate attention throughout more severe
illnesses and injuries. Pediatric critical care nurses are trained and
equipped to treat patients with severe infections, diabetes, and
respiratory diseases like pneumonia, bronchiolitis and asthma of all degrees
of severity, including ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is
1:2. Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by
the American College of Surgeons.Job SummaryThe 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, 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."Essential Functions:Operations Management
Oversee 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 Assessment
Assess 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 Evaluation
Consult 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 patient's 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 patient's condition and
vital signs (10%)
Education:Associate's Degree Required
Work Experience:1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required
Licenses:RN-Registered 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 patient-centric care
and maintain Denver Health's 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 collabora ion 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 preferredShiftNights (United States of America)Work 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."
