Registered Nurse - Float

We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse - Float to join our team!
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ACS Float Team

Under general supervision, floats to all in‑patient areas and Emergency Department according to scope of practice and the DH floating guidelines. First to float to a different unit as the staffing needs of the hospital change. The professional float nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all health‑care consumers.

Applies critical thinking, evidence‑based practices and competence to collaborate with the health‑care team to promote excellence in 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."

• 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%)
• Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (10%)
• Modify patient treatment 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%)

• Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses required. BSN preferred.

• 1-3 years Experience in a direct patient care setting - Required

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association

• 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 whom 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 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 relationships 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.

Regular

$ - $ / hr

• Competitive pay
• Outstanding benefits
• Education opportunities
• Shared leadership and advancement opportunity
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities
• Immediate retirement plan matching
• Professional clinical advancement program
• Participation in evidence‑based projects
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency

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