New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Emergency Department

Denver Health is recruiting a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) for the Psychiatric Emergency Department. This position is designed specifically for nurses with no previous RN experience and includes a comprehensive 12-month Nurse Residency Program to support your transition from student to practicing professional.

You will provide direct patient care in a psychiatric emergency setting, applying evidence-based nursing practices and the Theory of Human Caring. The residency program includes monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences to build on the knowledge and skills acquired in 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
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by 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

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Less than one year of experience in a patient care setting
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association
• Active RN license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
• Knowledge of clinical nursing techniques, methods, and competencies
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in patient care environments
• Knowledge of Denver Health standards, policies, and procedures as they pertain to nursing
• 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
• Proficiency with computers and computer systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills
• 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 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 (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility