Registered Nurse Acute Care

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Location Aurora, Colorado
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
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Position Overview

A Front Row Seat to Innovation

Position Purpose: At Children's Colorado, nursing jobs are critical to our mission. Our nurses work on the front lines to provide skilled and compassionate care for kids. Here, they have the respect of their colleagues, a voice to influence the delivery of care and opportunities to grow a meaningful career.

Are you an experienced nurse working in an adult setting who has always dreamed of transitioning into pediatrics? We have a place for you at Children's Colorado Here, we welcome qualified clinical team members with or without pediatric experience. Our Transition to Practice Programs for Adult to Pediatric Nursing offers specialized training and education to support you in transitioning from adult to pediatric nursing. To learn more about the program Click Here.

• Transition to Practice cohorts are April 2024, July 2024, October 2024

Hourly Range: $36.43 to $48.70 per hour

Eligible Incentives:

• Up to $4,400 in relocation benefits (100 mi. or greater) for qualifying positions

Hours per week: Multiple FTE's available. Must work 20 hours/week to be eligible for benefits

Shift: Rotating and Night Shifts Available

Make an Impact

Qualifications:

• EDUCATION - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• EXPERIENCE -One year nursing experience.
• EQUIVALENCY - Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing who agree to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BSN) within 3 years from their start date may be considered.
• 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.

Acute Care Units:

Day in the Life: Courtney, Med Surg RN

• Surgical Unit: This 72-bed unit encompasses three service lines (Neurology, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation) and 14 sub-specialties. Patients are treated for trauma, solid-organ transplant, burns, general surgery, plastics, urology, colorectal, bariatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring, orthopedics and rehabilitation and receive state-of-the-art interventions and treatments, as well as specialized nursing care.
• Hematology/Oncology Unit: With 48 inpatient beds and 16 infusion rooms, this unit can service over 1,000 bone marrow transplants. Patients include infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer, blood disorders, cellular therapy primarily for cancer not responsive to conventional therapies, as well as immunodeficiency or selected genetic disorders. It also services medical and surgical overflow. We care for patients with a non-malignant diagnosis, experimental therapeutics and those requiring hospitalization for radioactive treatments.
• Medical Unit: This unit has 48 beds and serves children with a variety of medical conditions specializing in digestive health, renal impairment, infectious diseases, behavioral health, endocrine and metabolic disorders and immune deficiencies. The unit also cares for patients with an acute medical need with a behavioral health concern (e.g., eating disorder, suicide attempt/ideation, conversion disorder).
• Pulmonary Unit: This unit has 48 beds and is associated with Children's Colorado's Breathing Institute. This unit cares for pediatric patients with a variety of conditions such as pulmonary (asthma, bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia, pertussis, cystic fibrosis, bronchomalacia, chronic ventilation status) and airway conditions (tracheostomy status, airway anomalies, tracheal malacia and atresia, airway reconstruction, and tonsil/adenoidectomy).
• The Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) provides care for children with congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension and acquired heart disease, serving patients from neonate through adulthood (for adults with congenital heart disease). Conditions include heart transplants, cardiology (medical and surgical) including congenital and acquired heart disease, pre- and post-heart transplant for vasoactive and anti-rejection therapies, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac catheterization recovery and adult congenital heart patients. Patients in the CPCU are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including dedicated cardiac medical providers, RNs and dedicated pharmacists, nutritionists, social workers and child life specialists. We individualize care to meet the unique needs of each patient and family. The CPCU specializes in managing patients on the continuum between critical care and ready to discharge, with a wide range of patient acuity. This unit also services medical and surgical overflow.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: The Level 10 East Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit is a brand new, 19-bed acute care unit specifically designed to provide exceptional rehabilitation care to pediatric patients. The unit plans to open in the winter of 2024-2025. In addition to providing inpatient rehabilitation services, 10 East will also serve pediatric patients who are technology dependent, such as those with a tracheostomy and/or ventilator. The unit includes multiple gyms, therapy spaces, a classroom, an activity room, and other areas to facilitate patient rehabilitation and development. The large multidisciplinary care team will consist of nurses, clinical assistants, inpatient service specialists, providers, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, child life specialists, case managers, and more. Come join us in opening our newest inpatient unit at Children's Colorado

Why Work with Us?

Total Rewards and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 403b employer match (retirement savings), robust wellness program, and an education benefitto help you advance your career.

Total Rewards package: Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Loan Repayment: Children's Hospital Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Our Clinical Advancement Programprovides a structure and process for career advancement across four different tracks for our valued clinical nurse team members

Here, it's different

At Children's Hospital Colorado, we know our stories are never ours and ours alone. It takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That is why we build our teams toward a foundation of equityin 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 our doors. It is an ending we can only write together. Come write your story with us

Kids are Incredibly Different

Apply to Join our Team

Children's Hospital Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please note: If you require a reasonable accommodation to assist you with the recruitment process, reach out to ADA@childrenscolorado.org.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. We have 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. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.

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