Department of Nursing

303-398-1606

Mission Statement:
National Jewish Nursing contributes to a care experience for patients and families that is positive, life-changing, and healing by collaborating with other health professionals to provide outstanding patient-focused nursing care, health education and disease management. We seek to ensure this level of excellence through literature-based practice; embracing research and innovation; and by preparing the next generation of nursing professionals while striving to continuously educate ourselves.

 

Nursing Opportunities

At National Jewish Health we recognize the value of our nurses' contribution to our healthcare environment and their promotion of an atmosphere of clinical excellence. We build systems that support nursing practice and teamwork and create an atmosphere that encourages nursing excellence.

As one of the foremost treatment and research facilities in the heart of Denver, CO, we offer unique nursing opportunities in the following areas:

• Adult Care Unit - Specializing in the care of adult patients with respiratory and infectious diseases
• Pediatric Care Unit - Specializing in the care of pediatric patients with pulmonary and immunological disorders
• Adult Clinic - Team nursing focusing on single day patient appointments
• Pediatric Clinic - Team nursing managing pediatric single day appointments
• MIDC - Nursing support of various medical procedures

Here's what some of our nurses have to say...

• "I enjoy the many opportunities to educate patients and families. It's great to see that patients have more control over their disease simply by knowing more."
• "I continue to be impressed by the dedication and expertise of the nurses I work with. The nurses give 110% to the patients and families for whom they care."
• "Every day I work becomes a learning experience in some way - patients provide me with a wide, varied range of diagnoses which always challenge me and continue to teach me."
• "I enjoy working in a specialized area in which I can frequently use my skills of assessment and nursing care in both acute and non-acute care."
• "I work in an environment where everyone is constantly challenging themselves to the do best they can, and always is looking to improve upon the status quo."

Learn about our management team.

 

Supporting Professional Growth

We support our nurses with the following educational opportunities:

• Paid educational time for outside job-related offerings.
• In-house job specific skills training.
• In-house educational classes.
• Nursing and allied health clinical training program.
• Continuing medical education training program.

 

Staff Education

Staff Education provides in-service and continuing education opportunities for National Jewish Health employees, starting with the orientation phase and continuing throughout employment. The emphasis is on providing hands-on education, as well as auditing of employee skills to ensure competency.

The Staff Education department is an approver of nursing continuing education through the California Board of Nursing.

 

Patient Education

Patient education is individualized for the patient and family at National Jewish Health. Through individual instruction, group classes, and educational materials, patients and families are taught self-management techniques. Equipped with important knowledge and tools, patients are able to participate in the management of their disease, reducing unnecessary physician and emergency room visits. Learn more about Patient Education at National Jewish Health.