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.
Keywords: Denver Health, Denver , RN Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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