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RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES

Denver Health • Full-time • Denver, Colorado 80204, United States • $37.88 - $56.82 / hour • 5d ago

We are recruiting for a motivated RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES 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.

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 $7,500 by December 2024

· Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500 by December 2024

· Care Navigators may earn up to $3,500 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 de-escalation skills, and an understanding of the Behavioral Health Administration's statues for Withdrawal Management and ASAM Services are recommended. The Denver CARES RN Charge Nurse works in a 24/7 free-standing 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, evidence-based 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, AHN-BC, 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 patient’s 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 patient’s condition and vital signs. (10%)

Education:

Associate's 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:

1-3 years Two years of professional nursing experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
1-3 years Mental Health/Substance Use Disorder experience preferred

Licenses:

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required
RN-Registered 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

Regular

Salary

$37.88 - $56.82 / 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.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: https://www.denverhealth.org/for-professionals/careers/diversity-and-inclusion

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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