Job Overview The Clinical Nurse (CN) II 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. The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) 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). Cardiac surgeries range from less complex procedures or surgical repairs to high risk, complicated surgeries. Are you an experienced adult nurse looking to transition to the world of pediatrics? Our Pediatric Nursing Transition to Practice Programs will support you in your journey. Currently offering start dates in August/September 2026 or later, depending on relevant experience. We are currently interviewing candidates who have at least one (1) year of pediatric inpatient, ED, and/or ICU experience and those with at least one (1) year of adult ICU or ED experience. Qualifications EDUCATION – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) EXPERIENCE –One year nursing experience. Candidates with pediatric inpatient, ED, and/or ICU experience, and/or adult ICU or ED experience strongly preferred. EQUIVALENCY- Applicants with an Associate's Degree in Nursing and who agree to obtain a BSN within three (3) years from their start/hire date may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Entry to Practice Nursing (MEPN) may substitute for a BSN. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) – Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license or RN license from multistate compact; BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least six (6) months left before expiration is required upon hire. Hours per week : Multiple FTEs available depending on level of relevant experience. Must work 20 hours/week to be eligible for benefits . Shift: Candidates with no ICU experience will start on rotating shifts for 1 year, then switch to straight nights. Candidates who have ICU experience will start on straight nights, with an option to change to rotating at 1 year. Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $38.34 to $57.52 Eligible Incentives Up to $4,400 in relocation benefits (100 mi. or greater) for qualifying positions - amount depends on where you're moving from. Duties & Responsibilities 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. Delivers patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care. Actively anticipates changes in patient outcomes/ unit needs in the provision of care. Care is guided by the Professional Practice Model throughout the continuum of care. Communicate and advocate patient values, preferences and expressed needs as part of implementation of care plan, evaluation of care and assessment of patient/family learning needs to the interdisciplinary team. Initiates and anticipates individualized care and education for patients/families across the continuum using an interdisciplinary approach. Teamwork & Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Applies communication practices that minimize risks across transitions of care. Presents own perspective and supporting evidence in patient care and team discussions. Collaborates with team members in shared decision making. Evidence Based Practice: Integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient/family preferences and values for delivery of optimal health care. Identifies key concepts of research and evidence-based practice. Participates in structuring the work environment to facilitate integration of new evidence into standards of practice. Recognizes and communicates the need for revision of hospital and departmental policies procedures, practice guidelines, and/or measures for clinical practice evaluation. Recognizes the standard of care provided by the applicable professional organization and /or association. 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. Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions. Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance. Safety: Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Utilizes and discusses policy, procedures, and guidelines to support practice. Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the health care team. Informatics: Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making. Recognizes and applies information and technology of patient and unit outcomes to facilitate communication, clinical decision making, error prevention, and care coordination. Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care. Leadership: Nurses support organizational goals, advance the nursing profession, and enhance professional development by extending their influence to professional and community groups. Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act. Participates in professional governance activities. Seeks opportunities to participate in professional development activities Benefits Information Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. As part of our 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. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. EEO Statement 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. 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. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Hourly Wage Estimate: 36.50 - 55.25 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. As a nurse, when you join our Cardiac Intensive Care family you become a part of a highly skilled, collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to critically ill congenital heart patients. Our CICU offers a fast-paced environment where nurses can strengthen advanced critical care skills, work with leading-edge technology, and grow professionally through ongoing learning opportunities. We value teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence while supporting each nurse’s professional development and career goals. Make a meaningful impact every day and build a rewarding career in cardiac critical care. Job Summary and Qualifications Position Summary: The cardiac critical care nurse practices as a full partner on the health care team and consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. Independently provides patient care through the application of the nursing process and accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients. The cardiac critical care nurse demonstrates knowledge within the competency domains of Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence Based Practice, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. The cardiac critical care nurse works closely with the inter-professional health care team to facilitate the coordination of care across the continuum. The nurse focuses on expanding their knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of assigned patients. Complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies. II. Position Requirements: A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse or current active multistate Registered Nurse license. Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certification. B. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. C. Experience: 1+ YOE in CICU, CV Step Down, NICU, PICU or adult CCU experience preferred. D. Special Qualifications: Demonstrates good organizational skills. Provides safe and appropriate care within the Standards of Nursing Practice at HCA HealthONE PSL/RMC. Demonstrates good critical thinking skills. Communicates positively and professionally. Benefits HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Childrens, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. "Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future." Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than 1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than 400M in federal, state and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Cardiac ICU opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
