Job ID
90330
Location
Broomfield
Full/Part Time
On Demand
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Why Work at Children's Hospital Colorado
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 nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals 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 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 our doors.
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
Provides Family-Centered Care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs. Assumes active role in clinical education of patients, families and staff. Functions effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Integrates best current evidence with clinical expertise for delivery of optimal health care. Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and uses improvement methods to test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. Minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Uses information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Serves as an agent of change within the organization.
Additional Information
Department Name: North Campus Pre-Op, PACU, Post-Op
Job Status: flex, not eligible for benefits
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Qualifications
- EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- EXPERIENCE - One year nursing experience. Previous Pre/PACU/Post-op experience preferred. Previous ICU and/or ED experience preferred.
- EQUIVALENCY - Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a BSN within 3 years from their start date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) - Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire. PALS required per unit expectations.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >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:
- Family-Centered Care: Recognize the patient or designee as the source of control and full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, values, and needs.
- Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
- Evidence Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care.
- Quality Improvement: Use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
- Safety: Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance.
- Informatics: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
- Leadership: Agents of change within the organization, involved in committees, professional development and supports organizational goals.
Other Information
COMPETENCIES
- Expert knowledge in medical/clinical operations.
- Excellent customer service skills with hospital/clinic staff, children, parents, and visitors.
- Ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast-paced setting.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
- Will frequently stand/walk up to 12 hours per day.
- Will frequently use hands while keyboarding and writing.
- Will frequently sit up to 2-4 hours per day while accessing computer, talking on the telephone, and while attending meetings.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Salary Information
Hourly Rate of Pay: $41.17
Benefits Information
As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs.
