New Graduate Registered Nurse; RN; Peds/PICU
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
We are recruiting for a mission-driven New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Peds/PICU to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.
Our ValuesRespect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency
DepartmentPICU
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an 8-10-bed unit dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate attention throughout more severe illnesses and injuries. Pediatric critical care nurses are trained and equipped to treat patients with severe infections, diabetes, and respiratory diseases like pneumonia, bronchiolitis and asthma of all degrees of severity, including ventilated patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2. Denver Health is designated as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.
Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the professional 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 patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the healthcare team to promote excellence in patient 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"
We understand the support needed for a new nurse to be successful. With this in mind, we offer a 12-month Nurse Residency Program that provides monthly education classes and hands-on clinical experiences, designed to ease the transition from student to practicing professional nurse. Our program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in nursing education programs.
Essential Functions- Learn and execute all job functions as performed by a fully credentialled RN (50%)
- Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and vital signs (5%)
- Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (5%)
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and conditions (5%)
- 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%)
- Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (5%)
- Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems (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%)
Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Licenses- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required - RN-Registered Nurse - DORA
- Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Skills and Abilities
- This program is offered those with no previous RN experience.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.
- Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
- Knowledge of standards, policies and procedures of Denver Health as they pertain to nursing.
- Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to apply nursing principles, practices and techniques.
- Ability to assess patients' needs and coordinate proper nursing care. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems. Bilingual skills preferred.
- Microsoft Office Suite required.
- EPIC documentation preferred.
Nights (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular (0.9 FTE)
Salary$36.00 - $57.77 / hr
Benefits- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid di
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