We are recruiting for a motivated Registered Nurse (RN) - Psych ER - PRN
to join our team!
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DepartmentPsych ER
The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient
Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient
Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new
program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients
with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS
(Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment
Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the
bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.
- Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500 by December 2024
- Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
- Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024
Job Summary
Under general supervision, 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:
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify
potential health or safety problems (15%)
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (10%)
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and
vital signs (10%)
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and
conditions (10%)
Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses
and conditions (10%)
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (10%)
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate patient care (5%)
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)
Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
and after care (5%)
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients
(5%)
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment (5%)
Promote positive patient experience (5%)
Education:
Associate's Degree Required
Work Experience:
less than 1 year * One year experience in a direct patient care setting
preferred
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 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 maintai ing 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.
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opportunities to all applicants
and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state