New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Maternal/Child Float Pool (Units may include: Pediatrics/PICU/NICU/Mom & Baby/Labor & Delivery)

Denver Health is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Maternal/Child Float Pool. This position offers new nurses the opportunity to work across multiple inpatient units including Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, Mom & Baby, and Labor & Delivery. You will float to different units according to hospital staffing needs while working within your scope of practice and adhering to American Nurses Association standards.

This role is designed specifically for nurses with no previous RN experience. Denver Health provides a comprehensive 12-month Nurse Residency Program that includes monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences to support your transition from student to practicing professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute all job functions as performed by a fully credentialed RN
• Monitor, record, and report patient symptoms, changes in condition, and vital signs
• Develop and modify patient care plans based on patient responses and conditions
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• Administer medications, document care, and reassess patient responses

Clinical Setting

You will work in an inpatient float pool environment, floating to all inpatient areas and the Emergency Department according to hospital staffing needs. Float RNs are scheduled to meet the needs of a 24/7 facility, which may include nights, holidays, and weekends.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Active RN license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• No previous RN experience required; this program is offered to new graduates

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical nursing practices, techniques, and methods
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in patient care environments
• Knowledge of Denver Health standards, policies, and procedures as they pertain to nursing
• Skill in properly using medical instruments and laboratory equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in 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
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• EPIC documentation experience

Schedule and Shift

• Night shift position
• Regular employment at 0.9 FTE
• Scheduled to meet 24/7 facility needs, which may include nights, holidays, and weekends

Compensation

• Base salary: $36.00 - $57.77 per hour
• Float staff receive 15% premium pay on top of base salary
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Certification pay

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance
• On-site employee fitness center and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on travel and major brands
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer with free student loan coaching
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Additional Information

Denver Health is an integrated academic healthcare system that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, family health centers, school-based health centers, and other specialized services. The organization is located near downtown Denver, minutes away from cultural and recreational activities.

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