New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatric Emergency/Urgent Care - F/T - Nights

Denver Health is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care. This is a full-time, night shift position (0.9 FTE) designed specifically for nurses with no previous RN experience.

You will work in a fast-paced environment providing high-quality care to pediatric patients of all acuity levels, from minor illnesses to major traumas. Denver Health's Pediatric Emergency Department is the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the Denver Metro Area, staffed with experienced pediatric providers and nurses. You will be an essential link in the pediatric chain of care, working closely with inpatient pediatric and ICU teams and community pediatric care centers.

New Nurse Support

Denver Health offers a 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support your transition from student to practicing professional. The program includes monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences that build on the knowledge and skills from your nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute all job functions as performed by a fully credentialed RN
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient 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
• Manage medication administration, documentation, and reassessment

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Active RN license from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Knowledge of clinical nursing practices, safety principles, and infection control
• Knowledge of Denver Health standards, policies, and procedures
• Ability to properly use 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

Certifications Required Within 6 Months of Hire

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from American Heart Association
• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Certifications Required Within 1 Year of Hire

• Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• EPIC documentation experience

Schedule

• Night shift
• Regular full-time position (0.9 FTE)

Compensation

• $36.00 - $57.77 per hour

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 (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands and travel
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities 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