Charge Nurse (RN) - Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP) - Nights

Denver Health • Denver, CO

1d • $40 - $64 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Charge Nurse to work on the 5A East Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care Unit (IMAP), a specialized 12-bed inpatient unit serving adults with complex medical conditions and co-occurring mental health needs. Patients may need care for conditions such as post-surgical recovery, cardiac abnormalities, sepsis, and wounds while also experiencing psychiatric diagnoses. The unit provides close medical monitoring and behavioral health care through a multidisciplinary team, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5 and a CNA ratio of 1:6. Nurses collaborate with internal medicine, psychiatry, and social work and may develop skills in therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care.

With minimal direction, the Charge Nurse supervises nursing and support staff in an inpatient setting and provides clinical and operational leadership during an assigned shift. The role applies professional nursing standards, evidence-based practices, and critical thinking to support patient safety and quality outcomes, while incorporating the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas into daily practice. This is a regular 0.9 FTE night-shift position.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• 1–3 years of professional nursing experience in a patient care setting required.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Adherence to ANA standards of professional nursing practice, process, and performance, and accrediting body standards.
• Strong understanding and demonstration of customer service principles as they apply to patients, staff, and the community.
• Ability to help identify ways to promote quality, patient-centric care and maintain patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-matrix environment and communicate clearly at all levels and across functions.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educators, nursing managers, providers, and executive leadership.
• Ability to understand assessment findings in relation to disease processes and the continuum of care.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR).

Nice To Haves

• Basic Office Suite skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the unit during the assigned shift, including preparing staffing assignments, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, and facilitating patient flow, admissions, and discharges.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families, and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Provide health education and instruction on disease prevention and aftercare to individuals and families.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor patient care, including diet and physical activity, and develop or modify care plans in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments.
• Administer medications, document care, and reassess patients.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick leave, and seven holidays.
• Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans, with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands and travel.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center.
• Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
• Shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree