Registered Nurse (Outpatient)

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse (Outpatient) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department DH STD CONTROL PROGRAM PAV L Job Summary Denver Sexual Health Clinic (DSHC) is a fast-paced clinic, strives to provide trauma-informed and affirming sexual health services to underserved and marginalized communities. We are looking for a full-time outpatient clinic nurse (RN). Work hours are 7:30am to 12:15pm, 12:45pm to 6pm, Monday, Wednesday through Friday (off on Tuesdays). The essential RN clinical duties include test results and electronic health record patient portal message management, patient communication about result and follow up plan, treatment visit, family planning visit, HIV prevention medication visit, routine testing visit, provider support. This position also assists in rooming patients including phlebotomy and sample collection, vaccine administration, and triage and care coordination.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Required
1-3 years Experience in a direct patient care setting
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly.
Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

EPIC documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement evidence-based plan with patient in coordination with healthcare team.
Develop, modify patient care and treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions.
Provide safe, appropriate nursing care and patient education in an ambulatory clinic setting. Including but not limited to newborn visits, foot care, wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education, preoperative teaching.
Safely administer medications and treatments as ordered, according to policy.
Nursing Assessment – Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient situation.
Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
Communicates findings to patient and appropriate healthcare team members. Data maybe collected as the result of a face to face, video, or telephone encounter.
Partners with patient and interprofessional healthcare team to review assessment and plan measurable goals and outcomes and strategies for achievement.
Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
Advocates for patients and family in accordance with ANA code ethics and professional practice standards.
Support interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision, education, and training of other clinic team members including medical assistants, educators and care navigators.
The ACS RN is key participant in the health care team providing problem solving, escalation of patient care issues, outreach to patients and families, and coordination of services and care activities within the clinic setting and the community.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments.
Nursing Diagnosis analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel.
Promote positive patient experience.

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