Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Registered Nurse Float Med Psych in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID74355
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Clinical Resource Nurse (CRN) serves as a system wide clinical resource to support patient care in the following areas: Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency/Network of Care, Pediatric Mental Health Institute, Psych ED, and/or Ambulatory clinical areas based on individual assignment or as assigned through the Months program. The CRN has the clinical knowledge, skills and competencies to provide nursing care commensurate with the unit. Department and division expectation. This position may encounter potentially volatile care situations that could result in bodily
Additional Information
Department: Clinical Resource Team Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits Shift: Day, weekends and holidays
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN). Experience: Two years of pediatric nursing experience aligned to cohort. Psych related experience preferred. Certification(s): BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire;. ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire. Certification in area of expertise within first year of hire. Licensure: Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Responsibilities
Population Specific Care Neonate - 30 days to 1yr Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs School age - >5yrs to 13yrs Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs Essential Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Delivers patient and family centered nursing care in one or more clinical areas while incorporating developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care practices and methodologies. Anticipates and responds to changes in patient outcomes in the provision of care. Communicates and advocates patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of the implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and ass ssment of patient/family learning needs. Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education while minimizing risks to the patient during transitions of care. Researches, compiles, and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and correspondence to facilitate communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination. Collects, monitors, and reports on quality of care outcomes and measures; provides input into the continuous evaluation and improvement of internal quality and safety processes, procedures, and performance measures. Ensures compliance with clinical policies,... For full info follow