Clinical Nurse Flex Pre PACU Post

$85,634 - $85,634/Yr

Children's Hospital Colorado - Broomfield, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Broomfield, CO

5,001-10,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Clinical Nurse Flex Pre PACU Post role at Children's Hospital Colorado involves providing family-centered care to pediatric patients in the Pre-Operative, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Post-Operative settings. The nurse will work collaboratively within inter-professional teams to ensure quality patient care, integrating evidence-based practices and actively participating in the clinical education of patients and families. This position emphasizes the importance of communication, safety, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-centered care by recognizing the patient and family as partners in care.
• Deliver developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence-based care.
• Communicate and advocate for patient values and preferences in care planning.
• Collaborate effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams to achieve quality patient care.
• Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise for optimal healthcare delivery.
• Monitor outcomes of care processes and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Minimize risk of harm to patients through effective system practices and individual performance.
• Utilize information technology to support decision-making and care coordination.
• Participate in professional development and community advocacy activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Associate's Degree in Nursing may be considered with a commitment to obtain a BSN within 3 years.
• One year of nursing experience required; previous Pre/PACU/Post-op experience preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required; BLS/CPR certification required upon hire.
• PALS certification required per unit expectations.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous ICU and/or ED experience preferred.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Wellness program
• Annual employee bonus program based on organizational performance
• Annual base pay increases based on performance