Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Specialty Clinics PRN

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Specialty Clinics - PRN to join our team!

Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.

Our Values

Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department

DH UROLOGY SPEC CLINIC PAV L

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 patients 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 :

• Associates 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 and

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 patients 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

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

Salary

$35.55 - $55.09 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with exceptional retirement contributions and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

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

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net healthcare system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Required Experience:

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