Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, assists in developing and implementing initial training, future training and care team development programs for the assigned area(s). Conducts ongoing education for team and is responsible for assuring competency of the professional nurse and unlicensed personnel in the assigned area(s). Evidence of competency is reviewed and documented at least annually and is based on the most recent evidence and best practices. Leads the department's evidence-based orientation program. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Administration Scope and Standards of Practice to provide leadership with the nursing process. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities1. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. 2. Skilled in decision making regarding the appropriateness of care review, assist with research design planning, and collaborating with Nursing Manager on quality improvement reports. 3. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other internal and external team members to ensure timelines are met. 4. Ability to act as a resource to the care team for clinical questions. 5. Able to effectively recruit, develop, and retain the care team.
Education
* Bachelor's Degree (Required) Experience:1. Three years of professional nursing experience required.
* Master's Degree
Experience
Credentials
* Registered Nurse (Required)
* Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association (Required)
Location
Conversion
Shift
Work Type
Full time
All 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, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located just south of 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 is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment 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 or local protected class."
