RN Charge Nurse Denver CARES
RN Charge Nurse Denver CARES
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Job Description
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Department
Denver CARES DetoxThe following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry Inpatient Adult Psychiatry Psychiatric Emergency Services CARES and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a new program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers Competencies and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50 of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract.Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7500 by December 2024
Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3500 by December 2024
Care Navigators may earn up to $3500 by December 2024Job Summary
Under minimal supervision 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. Therapeutic communication skills verbal deescalation skills and an understanding of the Behavioral Health Administrations statues for Withdrawal Management and ASAM Services are recommended. The Denver CARES RN Charge Nurse works in a 24/7 freestanding facility in which independent decision making and the collaborative teamwork are required. Under general supervision the RN Charge Nurse adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. This position applies critical thinking evidencebased practices and clinical competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. Jean Watson PhD RN AHNBC FAAN Founder/Director Watson Caring Science Institute.
Essential Functions:
- Operations Management. Oversee department/unit for assigned shift employing clinical and managerial skills to care for patients while also providing guidance and leadership to other nurses who are working with patients including but not limited to preparing daily staffing assignments mentoring staff evaluating performance facilitating patient flow admissions and discharges. 40
- Patient Assessment. Assess the needs of individuals families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention and after care. 20
- Treatment and Evaluation. 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 develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments. 20
- Medication administration documentation and reassessment. 10
- Monitor record and report symptoms and changes in patients condition and vital signs. 10
Education:
- Associates Degree Completion of a nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses. BSN preferred.
Work Experience:
- 13 years Two years of professional nursing experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
- 13 years Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder experience preferred
Licenses:
- BLSBasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) AHA American Heart Association Required
- RNRegistered Nurse DORA Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of techniques methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.
- Knowledge of safety principles and infection control in the patient care environment.
- Knowledge of standards policies and procedures of Denver Health as they to pertain to nursing.
- Skill to properly use medical instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to contribute to the development of nursing staff by identifying learning needs and assisting with those needs.
- Ability to ensure continuity of patient care by planning staff assignments providing direct patient care and evaluating patient outcomes.
- Ability to apply nursing principles practices and techniques.
- Ability to assess patients needs and to coordinate proper nursing care.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to immediately and independently address issues/problems as they occur with patients staff and visitors and to escalate appropriately.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)Work Type
RegularSalary
$37.47 $58.08 / hrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5 and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Onsite 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
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safetysensitive positions must pass a preemployment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated highquality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 schoolbased health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safetynet institution Denver Health is a missiondriven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
