Registered Nurse

Denver Health•Denver, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Registered Nurse to join our team at Denver Health. Our purpose is lived every day, for life’s journey, guided by values of Respect, Belonging, Accountability, and Transparency. The position is within the Correctional Care Medical Facility (CCMF), a 19-bed medical/surgical unit dedicated to caring for contracted correctional patients. CCMF is a universal specialty unit, providing care across various medical fields including Psychiatry, Cardiology, OB/Gyn, Surgery, acute trauma, and chronic disease. This unit is ideal for new graduates seeking to learn or experienced nurses looking to diversify their skills and advance their careers. It offers impartial, high-quality care to vulnerable and marginalized patients, providing a challenging yet rewarding work environment. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse will adhere to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The role involves applying critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes, while utilizing the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross 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

One year experience in a direct patient care setting preferred
EPIC documentation preferred

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions
Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions
Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments
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
Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel
Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients
Medication administration, documentation and reassessment
Promote positive patient experience

Benefits

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