Registered Nurse - Comprehensive Care Center
Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Comprehensive Care
Center 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.DepartmentComprehensive Care CenterJob
SummaryUnder 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."The CCC is an ambulatory clinic
that cares for patients who are high-utilizers of health care
services. - These patients usually meet the following criteria:
- 3+ inpatient admits in the last 12 months (or fewer if meet
other criteria)
- Primary diagnosis of chronic disease (often end-stage organ
disease: CHF, COPD, cirrhosis) OTHER THAN malignancy, ESRD,
substance abuse, or mental illness.
- Patients often have these comorbidities as well: many suffer
from housing instability, social isolation, chronic pain, low
health literacy, etc.
- The CCC offers more robust staffing model with longer
appointments, care and case management, intensive social work,
integrated behavioral health, and in-clinic procedures/ medication
administration and a wound care clinic.
- For patients who meet the above criteria and do not have a
primary care provider, the CCC may be an option for them as their
medical home.Our nurses work a hybrid schedule with in-clinic RN
triage/nurse visits and remote, from-home Hospital Monitoring.
- Hospital Monitoring is for patients who have been discharged
from the hospital and either cannot get in to see their Primary
Care Provider or do not have a Primary Care Provider. - Our nurses
follow up with these individuals to assess their progress, provide
education and partner to prevent re-hospitalization.
- Examples of Nurse visits include: education (diabetes, CHF,
wound, etc.), immunizations, med box fills, and provision of wound
care.We are located on the Main Campus on the ground floor of
Pavilion G. - Hours are typically M-F 0800-1700, occasional
Saturdays (remote)/no Denver Health observed Holidays.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 RequiredWork Experience:
- 1-3 years Experience in a direct patient care settingLicenses:
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart
Association Required and
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies
Required andKnowledge, 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.ShiftDays (United States of
America)Work TypeRegularSalary$31.34 - $47.01 / hrBenefits
- 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
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- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health
Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employerOur Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- TransparencyAll 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.We strongly support diversity in the workforce
and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver
Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions
reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our
commitment to diversity visit:
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