Basic Life Support (BLS)Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Education
Associate's of NursingAssociate's of Nursing [Required]
Experience
acute hospital nursing experience2 years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting. [Required]
Also asks
high level of abstract reasoning to assess, evaluate, and revise care plansMust be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Required]
Also asks
basic computer skills navigating Microsoft Windows programsBasic computer skills - must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. [Required]
Also asks
fluent in English (reading, verbal, and written)Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills) [Required]
Preferred
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
demonstrate critical thinking skills appropriate to patient level of careDemonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care.
Day to day
collect and document patient health data systematically and timelyCollects and documents patient health data systematically and timely.
Day to day
conduct assessments, analyze data, and develop individualized plans of care
Day to day
implement interventions from plan of care and document actionsImplements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
Day to day
follow hospital policy for admission, discharge, and transferCollaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
Day to day
participate in peer interviewing and peer review processesParticipates in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.
Day to day
administer prescribed medications and treatments adhering to protocolsAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Day to day
communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staffCommunicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
Day to day
educate patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plansEducates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs.
Day to day
maintain compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policiesMaintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.
Day to day
participate in nursing service quality, safety, and efficiency initiativesParticipates in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
Day to day
advocate for patient rights and needsServes as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.
Day to day
ensure appropriate use and stewardship of supplies and equipmentEnsures the appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
Day to day
ensure safe and effective handoff communication and documentationEnsures safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
Day to day
follow CDC isolation guidelines, use PPE, perform hand hygiene, and enforce safety rulesFollows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
AdventHealth Porter
Hospital
AdventHealth Porter
Address
2525 S DOWNING ST, DENVER, CO, 80210
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
180
Magnet
Designated since 2009
RN residency
Adventhealth Rocky Mt Region Medical-Surgical NRP at AdventHealth Porter, accredited through Jul 2030
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule
PRN
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Address
2525 s downing st
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Postal Code
80210
Job Description
Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care. Collects and documents patient health data systematically and timely.
Conducts thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyzes assessment data and develops individualized, evidence-based plans of care to optimize outcomes in alignment with interdisciplinary goals.
Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
Participates in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs.
Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.
Participates in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed. Ensures the appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
Ensures safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Required]
Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. [Required]
Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills) [Required]
2 years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting. [Required]
Education
Associate's of Nursing [Required]
Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Field of Study:
N/A
Work
Experience
N/A
Additional Information:
N/A
Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Preferred]
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]
Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
Physical
Requirements
(Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Neighborhoods+Young professionals cluster in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, and West Highland — bikeable or walkable to downtown, 1900s bungalows mixing with modern rebuilds, shops and restaurants — though locals say those pockets got over-inflated. Gateway–Green Valley Ranch is the cheaper commuter/family play (median home about $223k, rent about $1,350, large yards and events). Park Hill and University mix families, students, and rentals; Athmar, Baker, and Littleton come up as downtown-adjacent. Popular suburbs include Highlands Ranch (planned Mission Viejo town), Centennial, Arvada, Reunion near DIA, Roxborough in the red rocks, Southern Aurora for newer homes plus DIA/DTC access, Lakewood, Lone Tree near Park Meadows, and Westminster.
Young professionals cluster in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, and West Highland — bikeable or walkable to downtown, 1900s bungalows mixing with modern rebuilds, shops and restaurants — though locals say those pockets got over-inflated. Gateway–Green Valley Ranch is the cheaper commuter/family play (median home about $223k, rent about $1,350, large yards and events).
Park Hill and University mix families, students, and rentals; Athmar, Baker, and Littleton come up as downtown-adjacent. Popular suburbs include Highlands Ranch (planned Mission Viejo town), Centennial, Arvada, Reunion near DIA, Roxborough in the red rocks, Southern Aurora for newer homes plus DIA/DTC access, Lakewood, Lone Tree near Park Meadows, and Westminster.
Getting around+RTD’s A Line train runs from Denver International Airport to Union Station; downtown is covered by the free 16th Street FreeRide shuttle. Beyond the core, driving is the default — Reddit and relocation agents stress commute quality depends entirely on where you work, with Centennial, Southern Aurora, Broomfield, and Reunion marketed for easier DIA, DTC, or downtown drives. Rush-hour traffic is a recurring complaint; transit thins out in many suburbs, and parking at Red Rocks or downtown events is a known hassle. Major healthcare employers named include UCHealth and CommonSpirit, but sources do not give hospital-specific drive times.
RTD’s A Line train runs from Denver International Airport to Union Station; downtown is covered by the free 16th Street FreeRide shuttle. Beyond the core, driving is the default — Reddit and relocation agents stress commute quality depends entirely on where you work, with Centennial, Southern Aurora, Broomfield, and Reunion marketed for easier DIA, DTC, or downtown drives.
Rush-hour traffic is a recurring complaint; transit thins out in many suburbs, and parking at Red Rocks or downtown events is a known hassle. Major healthcare employers named include UCHealth and CommonSpirit, but sources do not give hospital-specific drive times.
Outdoors+In-city staples are 155-acre Washington Park, Sloan Lake, Confluence Park for tubing and rafting on the South Platte, Cherry Creek Trail, and a 60,000-square-foot skatepark. Denver Botanic Gardens covers 24 acres and 45-plus gardens (about $15 adult). Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is about 15 minutes west for trails, yoga, movies, and concerts. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge sits in the metro; Clear Creek rafting is about 30 minutes; Rocky Mountain National Park is 1–1.5 hours. Closest skiing is Loveland and Arapahoe Basin in about an hour; Breckenridge is roughly 80 miles.
In-city staples are 155-acre Washington Park, Sloan Lake, Confluence Park for tubing and rafting on the South Platte, Cherry Creek Trail, and a 60,000-square-foot skatepark. Denver Botanic Gardens covers 24 acres and 45-plus gardens (about $15 adult).
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is about 15 minutes west for trails, yoga, movies, and concerts. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge sits in the metro; Clear Creek rafting is about 30 minutes; Rocky Mountain National Park is 1–1.5 hours.
Closest skiing is Loveland and Arapahoe Basin in about an hour; Breckenridge is roughly 80 miles.
Relocation allowance to eligible candidates on RN Float Pool full-time nights posting
AdventHealth Porter · eligibility varies by role
Sources
As of 2026
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Denver
Denver is the Mile High healthcare hub where the Great Plains hit the Rockies — UCHealth and CommonSpirit hire here, and the outdoor lifestyle is not marketing copy. Nurses who want walkable nights land in LoDo, Golden Triangle, Sloan Lake, or West Highland; those who want yards and schools look at Gateway–Green Valley Ranch, Park Hill, Highlands Ranch, or Centennial. The A Line train links DEN to Union Station and the 16th Street FreeRide covers downtown, but most hospital commutes still mean a car and rush-hour traffic. Three hundred sunny, dry days, cool nights after 95° afternoons, Washington Park and Cherry Creek Trail in town, Red Rocks fifteen minutes west, and A-Basin about an hour away are the genuine distinctives — MCA Denver even waives admission for healthcare workers. The bill is steep: median homes near $580k–$600k, rents that jumped about 16% in a year, a four-to-six-week altitude adjustment, hail, and wildfire smoke. Craft beer in LoDo, murals in RiNo, and a Tuesday ski day are what make the tradeoff feel like a win.
