New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Surgical-Trauma

Location: Main Campus - Pavilion B - 780 Delaware Street, Denver, CO 80204

We are recruiting for a mission-driven New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care Surgical-Trauma to join our team!

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Our Values

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Department 4B Med/Surg

Surgical Trauma Telemetry Unit (4B) is a fast-paced surgical/trauma telemetry unit specializing in trauma, bariatrics, gender confirming care, general thoracic surgeries. This surgical/trauma unit also takes care of overflow general medicine patients. Patients are considered medically challenging with most having underlying disease processes. This 30-bed, high acuity care unit requires an exceptional level of critical thinking. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5 and CNAs have a patient ratio of 1:10.

Job Summary

Under 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%)

Education:

Associate's Degree Nursing Required

Work Experience: 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

Knowledge, 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.

Shift

Work Type Regular (0.9 FTE)

Salary $36.00 - $57.77 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

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 disability and life insurance.

Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Traum