Clinical Resource 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 General Work Experience: 3-5 years clinical experience required. Pediatric or subspecialty experience required. 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: Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science, which may be waived in lieu of enrollment in an accredited BSN program within one year of accepting the position and BSN degree completion within a period of three years. 
Required License/Certification - BLS for Healthcare Providers / CPR
Required License/Certification - Registered Nurse
Required License/Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) in specific departments. 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: 4-6 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Pull: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Reach: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Squat/Crouch: Up to 1/3 of time
Others: Able to assist or assume direct patient care as census directly permits.
Others: Able to provide services in all areas where newborn patients are served.
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 100 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 or more of time
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Job Overview Carries out direct and indirect patient care responsibilities within the designated program that has predominant shift requirements with emphasis on independent decision-making, problem solving, and leadership skills. Demonstrates the ability to provide direction for designated department personnel in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing activities / patient care throughout the shift. Provides nursing leadership in managing department staffing, patient flow and personnel issues throughout the shift. Collaborates with the Clinical Manager/Director in promoting customer-focused delivery of service, mentoring of staff and achieving departmental and organizational initiatives through leadership of activities at the departmental level.
Demonstrates a commitment to self-directed personal, departmental and organizational growth based on professional and educational activities, participation in organizational committees, and committment to department/organizational financial viability.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of staff management by appropriately managing staffing assignments, unit ratios and other resources to achieve department expectations for patient care.
Demonstrates expert leadership qualities by creates a worker-friendly environment that continually develops and fully realizes the potential of the department workforce.
Demonstrates knowledge of unit/department/clinic specific responsibilities for care delivery, organizational skills, to include prioritization and time management of patient flow.
Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of departmental, divisional and organizational goals by participating in the quality improvement/research activities including problem identification, data collection and monitoring department/division results.
Supports and develops staff clinical abilities through the demonstration and provision of excellent clinical, family-centered and direct care to children with complex health care needs. 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: NICU - 4th Floor
Hours per week: 24, eligible for benefits
Shift: 7p to 7a and other shifts as necessary, straight nights