RN Registered Nurse PRN Denver CARES

Were with you for lifes journey. At Denver Health purpose isnt just something we believe inits something we live every day for lifes journey.

Our Values

Respect Belonging Accountability Transparency

Department

• Clinical Care - Conducts patient intakes and integrated medical and behavioral healthcare screenings; performs physical assessment and establishes the medical and substance use patient history. Monitor record and report symptoms and changes in patients condition and vital signs. Collaborates with a diverse team of healthcare providers including mental health and addiction providers. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments. Monitors patient health through clinical assessment active listening and therapeutic communication. (30%)
• Medication Administration - Provides safe medication administration documentation and reassessment. Trained in in SEWS COWS and OMAT. (20%)
• Emergency Management - Ability to recognize common illnesses risks and complications and involves understanding how to intervene in a medical emergency. Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes preventive care emergent care/crisis response triage skills general acute care skills and behavioral health skills. (10%)
• Care Coordination - Connecting patients with referrals and resources with the ongoing care of a patient attempting to recover from addiction. Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions. Assess the needs of individuals families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems. (20%)
• Documentation - Maintain accurate detailed reports and records. (10%)
• General Nursing - Promote positive patient experience. Perform Lead/Relief Charge Nurse duties. Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel. (10%)

• Associates Degree Completion of an accredited nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses Required

• 1-3 years One year experience in a direct patient care setting Required and
• 1-3 years Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder experience preferred

• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance 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 patients 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.

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Benefits

At Denver Health we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life your family and your future with exceptional retirement contributions and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance career advancement pathways and professional development while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health youre joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety the Public Health Institute at Denver Health Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net health care system Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.