Charge Nurse (Outpatient)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

13d•$38 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Sexual Health Clinic (DSHC) is a fast-paced clinic, strives to provide trauma-informed and affirming comprehensive sexual health services to underserved and marginalized communities. We are looking for an experienced registered nurse (RN) for a full-time charge nurse position. Work hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. This position leads and supervises the day-to-day operations of a clinic, ensuring high-quality and patient-centered care while coordinating staff and resources, acting as the link between medical assistant (MA) and nursing staff and nurse manager. Charge nurse is the first point of contact for clinical questions or operational issues. In addition to performing the essential RN clinical duties (inbasket results and patient message management, treatment visit, family planning visit, HIV prevention medication visit, routine testing visit, provider support), this position is also responsible for clinical oversight and leadership roles at the clinic. These key responsibilities include: 1) orienting, mentoring, resolving conflicts, and providing guidance to MA and nursing team, 2) ensuring MA/nursing team workloads are balanced and meeting quality and productivity expectations, 3) assigning and adjusting staff duties to match patient needs and MA/nursing team availability, 4) leading during urgent situations such as vasovagal episodes and medical emergency responses, 5) handling vaccine storage and excursion responses, 6) monitoring adequate and accurate medication and clinical supply inventory, 6) performing administrative duties include reviewing documentation, ensuring compliance with protocols, and managing incident reports. Qualities and skills for successful candidate may include communication, team management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and adaptability.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
1-3 years Professional nursing experience in a patient care setting. Required
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.
Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction. [Nursing Vision Statement]
Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, medical assistants, patient access specialists, health educators, care navigators, social workers, Nursing Managers, providers, and, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and optimal health attainment across the continuum of care.
Proficient in EHR

Nice To Haves

Basic Office Suite skills preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises daily operations in the clinic by employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses, medical assistants, health educators, and other care team staff who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, facilitating patient flow, and problem-solving daily staffing and patient care issues.
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems, Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer