Clinical Nurse III Job Listing at Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO

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Why Work at Children's.... Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Qualifications 3 to 5 years of acute pediatric experience required.  Pediatric cardiac and pulmonary hypertension experience preferred.  BSN required.
General Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years clinical experience required. Pediatric or subspecialty experience preferred. Basic computer skills required. Excellent customer service and communication skills with hospital/clinic staff, children, parents and visitors. Knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize tasks in a fast paced setting. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Required Education/Field of Study:Bachelor or higher in Nursing.
Required License/Certification - Advanced Life Support AND/OR other Certification(s) for specific roles may be required within 6 months of hire.
Required License/Certification - ANCC or Magnet Approved Certification; specialty certification if appropriate.
Required License/Certification - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR
Required License/Certification - Registered Nurse
Required Membership: Membership in a professional nursing or health care organization. Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
General Activity: Sit: 2-4 hrs. per day
General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Squat/Crouch: Up to 1/3 of time
Others: Ability to travel to and navigate around worksites which may or may not meet ADA requirements.
Others: Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits.
Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
Others: Occupational Hazards - exposure to severe weather conditions; must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions
Others: Occupational Hazards - exposure to unsteady or falling patient: In the course of transferring a patient, may encounter a patient who falls or loses balance, causing employee to fall and/or bear the full weight of a patient
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 100 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Job Overview The nursing positions in the Cardiology Clinic department are responsible for the following: direct care including both independent and dependent interventions, care planning with patients and families, ongoing patient/family teaching and support, patient advocacy, anticipatory guidance re: parenting skills and child development, participation in interdisciplinary staffing, and discharge teaching. The patient populations served are children with a variety of medical conditions that include but are not limited to the following: cardiac congenital diagnoses, acquired heart defects, heart transplants, cardiac murmur, congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), arrhythmias, syncope, and chest palpitation, and other cardiac congenital diagnoses. 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.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Additional Information Department: Cardiology
Hours per week: 25, eligible for benefits
Shift: Primarily Monday through Friday days with on call responsibilities.