RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES - NIGHT

Denver Health • Denver, CO

135d • $42 - $65

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES - NIGHT to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. The Denver CARES RN Charge Nurse performs supervisory functions for professional nursing and supportive staff who provide clinical care to an acute, patient population withdrawing from substances and seeking therapeutic, residential treatment. This position applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• 1-3 years of professional nursing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder experience preferred.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• RN-Registered Nurse license required.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department/unit for assigned shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses.
• Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient’s condition and vital signs.
• Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year.
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%.
• Generous medical plans.
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation).
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program.

What This Job Offers

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