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RN Registered Nurse – Correctional Care, PRN
Denver Health. Provide clinical care in correctional care settings at Downtown Detention Center or Denver County Jail .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive clinical care across diverse patient populations, including infants, pediatrics, and adults, while adhering to professional nursing standards. Proficient in emergency response, medication administration, and patient assessment in correctional care settings.
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Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)Patient Care CoordinationEmergency ResponseClinical Documentation (EPIC)
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Hard Skills
Clinical CareBehavioral Health NursingIV TherapyPatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationTriageCrisis-Response NursingHealth EducationTreatment Plan DevelopmentMonitoring Vital Signs
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCalmness in Emergency SituationsSupervisory Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteMedical Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate's DegreeRegistered Nurse (RN) - DORABasic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA
Industry Keywords
Correctional CarePatient Care SettingStandards of Professional Nursing PracticeCultural CompetencyHealth or Safety Assessment
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide clinical care in correctional care settings at Downtown Detention Center or Denver County Jail
- Maintain a broad nursing scope covering infant, pediatric, and adult clinical care
- Provide preventive, emergent, crisis-response, triage, acute-care, and behavioral-health nursing
- Apply specialty skills including eating disorders, oncological care, and IV therapy
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate reports and records
- Develop and modify patient care and treatment plans
- Coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care
- Monitor diet and physical activity
- Direct and supervise less skilled nursing and healthcare personnel
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments
- Assess individuals, families, and communities for health or safety problems
- Provide health education, disease prevention, and after-care instruction
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Administer, document, and reassess medications
- Perform Lead/Relief Charge Nurse duties
- Work rotating day and night shifts in a high-security correctional environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate's Degree Required
- One year experience in a direct patient care setting Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
- Less than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferred
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/Process/Performance and accrediting body standards
- Knowledge of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess patient status and interpret cultural information
- Completed and met clinical competency standards
- Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Microsoft Office Suite required
- EPIC documentation preferred
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test for safety-sensitive positions after a conditional offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Tuition assistance
- Career advancement pathways
- Professional development
- Loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employer contributions
- Nationally recognized well-being programs