Registered Nurse (RN) - Lowry

Denver Health East, CO 80230, US

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$33.53 - $51.97 / hour

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We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) - Lowry to join our team!

We are here for life’s journey.

Where is your life journey taking you?

Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

Lowry Family Practice

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the ambulatory care services (ACS) registered nurse (RN) provides patient care and education in an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan. The professional RN adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions:

Implement evidence-based plan with patient in coordination with healthcare team. Develop, modify patient care and treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Provide safe, appropriate nursing care and patient education in an ambulatory clinic setting. Including but not limited to newborn visits, foot care, wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education, preoperative teaching. Safely administer medications and treatments as ordered, according to policy. (20%)
Nursing Assessment – Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient situation. Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems. Communicates findings to patient and appropriate healthcare team members. Data maybe collected as the result of a face to face, video, or telephone encounter. (15%)
Partners with patient and interprofessional healthcare team to review assessment and plan measurable goals and outcomes and strategies for achievement. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Advocates for patients and family in accordance with ANA code ethics and professional practice standards. (15%)
Support interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision, education, and training of other clinic team members including medical assistants, educators and care navigators. The ACS RN is key participant in the health care team providing problem solving, escalation of patient care issues, outreach to patients and families, and coordination of services and care activities within the clinic setting and the community (15%)
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. (10%)
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
Nursing Diagnosis analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. (5%)
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
Promote positive patient experience (5%)

Education:

Associate's Degree Required

Work Experience:

1-3 years Experience in a direct patient care setting

Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship 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.
Microsoft Office Suite required.
EPIC documentation preferred.

Shift

Work Type

Regular (0.8 FTE)

Salary

$33.53 - $51.97 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency

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

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $87,800.00 - $136,100.00 / yr Benefits Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more Tuition reimbursement & assistance Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer Our Values Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.