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team!
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DepartmentNursing Staffing Office
Float Pool is made up of nurses and certified nurse aids (CNAs) who are
proficient and competent in all medical/surgical areas at Denver Health. In
addition, we have specialized teams for women and children departments,
critical care and emergency departments, and acute care departments.
Job Summary
Under close supervision, responsible for providing a safe, supportive and
therapeutic environment for psychiatric patients. Provides direct patient care
and may conduct therapeutic group sessions under the direction and supervision
of the RN. Provides input to the RN to help develop the plan of care and
assists in carrying out the plan of care for assigned patients. Assists with
the admission of new patients and orients new patients and families to the
unit
Essential Functions:
Obtains vital signs on assigned adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
(10%)
Provides care to patients in seclusion/restraint according to 27-10
regulations and department policy and procedure. (10%)
Collects laboratory specimens on assigned patients as directed by RN staff.
(10%)
Abides by legal aspects of care as defined by C.S. 27-10 including patients'
right. (5%)
Consistently treats fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors
with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays
courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (10%)
Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and reports abnormal values or
conditions to the RN. (10%)
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. (10%)
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/service is being
delivered. (10%)
Engages in Service Recovery when necessary while maintaining a patient first
philosophy.
(5%)
Assists with admission, discharges, transfer and appropriate
documentation. (10%)
Charting patient visits using an electronic medical record. (10%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years 2 years of relevant experience Required
Licenses:
CNA-Certified Nurse Aide - ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center
Required and
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Human relations and effective communication skills.
Able to effectively manage and direct clinical and support staff
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
Shift
Work TypeRegular
Salary$21.82 - $29.53 / 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)... For full info follow application
link.