We are recruiting for a motivated RN Quality Assurance Charge Nurse- Corrections to join our team!
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Department
Denver Sheriffs
Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, performs supervisory functions over professional nursing and support staff in an inpatient unit, specialty clinic, or treatment program in various patient care settings. Under general supervision, 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. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."
The Correctional Care nursing staff provides clinical care at either Downtown Detention Center or the Denver County Jail. These environments of care have a higher level of clinical acuity and environmental hazard than inpatient and ambulatory nursing settings based on the nature of the facility. The detention centers employ a high level of security, which impacts daily working conditions, including both personal and institutional safety and clinical operations. Environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive, decision-making skills are required in the correctional care setting.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews medical records, inventory forms for accuracy and compliance. This is done via chart reviews, chart audits, and other means. (25%)
- Monitors and maintains Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives in a timely manner. Demonstrates a working knowledge of State and Federal Regulations, National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards, and American Correctional Association (ACA) applying them to assigned projects. (25%)
- Collects, analyzes, and reports information as appropriate. Monitors Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects. Tracks and reports productivity and CQI activities. (25%)
- Perform Lead/Relief Charge Nurse duties (5%)
- Works to identify problem areas and contributes to development of solutions, so that desired levels of quality improvement are achieved. (5%)
- Reviews reports and other information to collect data needed for specific projects. (5%)
- Meets with personnel to provide appropriate feedback re: clinical and non- clinical aspects such as appropriate documentation (5%)
- Works cooperatively with Clinical Nurse Educators, Program Managers, Nurse Manager, Health Service Administrator and others to meet deadlines, client and regulatory requirements and improve overall quality. (5%)
Education:
- Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate Program 1. Completion of an accredited nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses Required
Work Experience:
- 1-3 years Typically, a minimum of two (2) years of professional nursing experience in a patient care setting Required
- less than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferred
Licenses:
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
- Strong understanding and display of the principals 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. [Nursing Vision Statement]
- Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.
- Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers,, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.
- Proficient in EHR
- Basic Office Suite skills preferred
Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular (0.9 FTE)
Salary
$49.44 - $76.63 / hr
Benefits
- 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)
- 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
Our Values
- Respect
- Belonging
- Accountability
- Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.
