Registered Nurse (RN) - CCMF

Denver Health•Denver, CO

5d•$36 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Registered Nurse for its Correctional Care Medical Facility (CCMF). CCMF is a 19-bed medical/surgical unit caring for contracted correctional patients across a broad range of specialties and conditions, including psychiatry, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, acute trauma, and chronic disease. The unit welcomes new graduates and nurses seeking to diversify their experience. Nurses provide impartial, high-quality care to vulnerable and marginalized patients in a challenging and rewarding environment. Under general supervision, the RN follows American Nurses Association standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence while collaborating with the healthcare team to support patient safety and quality outcomes. Daily practice incorporates the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse license from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Knowledge of clinical nursing techniques, methods, and competencies.
Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
Knowledge of Denver Health nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Skill in properly using medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
Ability to apply nursing principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to assess patient needs and coordinate appropriate nursing care.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Ability to use computers and computer systems.
Microsoft Office Suite required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills.
EPIC documentation experience.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform all job functions of a fully credentialed RN.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms, changes in patient condition, and vital signs.
Develop and modify patient care plans based on patient responses and conditions.
Modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Prepare patients for examinations and treatments and assist with them.
Assess individuals’, families’, and communities’ needs to identify potential health or safety problems.
Teach individuals and families about health education, disease prevention, and aftercare.
Provide nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
Administer medications, document administration, and reassess patients.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, 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, plus 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, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, with career growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.