New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Mom/Baby

Denver Health is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Mom/Baby Unit within Women and Children's Health. This 28-bed unit cares for postpartum patients and their newborns, typically managing approximately 300 deliveries per month. As a new graduate, you will receive comprehensive support through a 12-month Nurse Residency Program that includes monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences designed to ease your transition from student to practicing professional nurse.

Clinical Setting

The Mom/Baby Unit is a 28-bed postpartum and newborn care unit. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6-8 patients, with a CNA assigned to the nursery. The unit cares for postpartum patients after delivery and their newborns, including babies whose medical status does not require NICU-level care but who are not yet ready for discharge. Mom/Baby nurses also serve as admit RNs for all infants transferred to the unit. You may periodically care for gynecology patients as well.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and communities to identify potential health or safety problems
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient condition and vital signs
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments
• 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
• Direct and supervise less skilled nursing and healthcare personnel
• Instruct individuals and families on health education, disease prevention, and aftercare
• Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
• Administer medications, document administration, and reassess patient response
• Promote positive patient experience

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
• Less than 1 year of patient care experience (new graduate position)
• Completion and achievement of clinical competency standards
• Knowledge of principles of growth and development across the lifespan
• Ability to assess patient data and interpret appropriate cultural information
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Adherence to American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and the ANA Code of Ethics

Preferred Qualifications

• EPIC documentation experience

Education

• Associate's Degree Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN-Registered Nurse license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

Schedule and Employment

• Shift: Varies
• Work Type: Regular (0.9 FTE)
• Location: Denver, Colorado (near downtown Denver)

Compensation

• Salary: $36.00 - $57.77 per hour

Benefits

Denver Health provides comprehensive benefits including:

• 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 wellness programs
• 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 opportunities through the Workforce Development Center supporting career growth and advancement
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility with free student loan coaching and assistance
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) employer eligibility

Support for New Graduates

Denver Health recognizes the support needed for new nurses to succeed. The 12-month Nurse Residency Program provides monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences designed to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs, easing your transition to professional practice.

Additional Requirements

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.