RN Registered Nurse

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary:Denver Health strives to change the world by transforming the health of our patients and community.As an RN at the Denver Sheriffs City and County Jails, you will join a team that has autonomy and independence in providing dignified care for a vulnerable population of approximately 2000, in a \"Triple Crown Accredited\"-CALEA, ACA, NCCHC center. All Denver Health Registered Nurses adhere 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. We apply critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. We are the leader in standard of care for correctional facilities, and provide numerous growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.Education:

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program that is accredited and satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience:At least one-year RN experience in a direct patient care setting preferred.Credentials:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or a participating compact state. National board certification is a preference and encouraged for staff nurses.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider Certification/CPR required. *Specialty certifications as required/recommended per unit. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment. ***Forensic differential up to $5.00/hr plus shift differentials***Location: Denver City and County JailsShift: 12-hour shifts: 6am - 6:30pm, 6:00pm - 6:30am. Must work 4 weekends shifts per 4 week period.Work Type: Full time Pay Range:Minimum: 30.53Midpoint: 38.22Maximum: 45.87All 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, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, 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 is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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