New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit - 3B

Denver Health is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Progressive Care Unit (3B Flex), a 30-bed unit with the capacity to flex between progressive care (PCU) and intensive care (ICU) level acuity. This is one of the hospital's highest-rated units for nursing and patient satisfaction. On an average day, 26 beds are designated as PCU level with a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio, and 4 beds are designated as ICU level with a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio depending on patient needs. Nurses care for patients across multiple specialty services including post-interventional cardiology, surgery, trauma, medicine, neurology, and neurosurgery. This unit is highly desirable for nurses seeking professional growth opportunities.

Denver Health offers a 12-month Nurse Residency Program designed to support new graduates in their transition from student to practicing professional nurse. The program includes monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences that build on knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs.

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, and reassess
• Promote positive patient experience

You will adhere to American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, the ANA Code of Ethics, and apply critical thinking and evidence-based practices to collaborate with the healthcare team in promoting excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active RN license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Completion of clinical competency standards
• Adherence to ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and accrediting body 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
• Clear communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• EPIC documentation experience

Schedule

• Night shift
• Regular position (0.9 FTE)

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $36.00 - $57.77 per hour
• 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 access to the 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) eligibility with free student loan coaching and assistance
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility

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.