RN Charge Nurse - STD Clinic

Denver Health • Denver, CO

130d • $39 - $61

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated RN Charge Nurse - STD Clinic 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 registered nurse (RN) provides patient care and education in an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan, and the Charge Nurse serves as an expert and resource in these skills to the rest of the ambulatory care clinic team. The Charge Nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015) to provide care to all patients. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based policies, procedures, guidelines and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in patient safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• 1-3 years of professional nursing experience in a patient care setting.
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding and display of the principles of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.
• Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health’s high level of patient satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment.
• Proficient in EHR and Basic Office Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily operations in the clinic by employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses, medical assistants, health educators, and other care team staff.
• Prepares daily staffing assignments, mentors staff, evaluates performance, facilitates patient flow, and problem solves daily staffing and patient care issues.
• Assesses the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems.
• Instructs individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity, develops and modifies patient care plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions.
• Prepares patients for, and assists with examinations and treatments.
• Administers medication, documentation and reassessment.

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.
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

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