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RN Registered Nurse, Corrections, Nights
Denver Health. Provide professional nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Code of Ethics .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing comprehensive nursing care across diverse patient populations, including infants, pediatrics, and adults, while adhering to professional standards and ethical guidelines. Proficient in crisis response, patient assessment, and care plan development in correctional settings.
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RN-Registered Nurse LicenseBLS-Basic Life Support CertificationCorrectional Care ExperiencePatient Care AssessmentEPIC Documentation
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Hard Skills
Clinical CarePatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCrisis ResponseBehavioral Health CareIV TherapyTriageHealth EducationPatient Care PlanningMonitoring Vital Signs
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecisive Decision-MakingCalmness in Emergency SituationsSupervisory Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteMedical EquipmentEPIC Documentation System
Certifications & Qualifications
RN-Registered Nurse LicenseBLS-Basic Life Support Certification
Industry Keywords
Correctional NursingAmerican Nurses Association StandardsPatient Care StandardsClinical Competency StandardsHealth and Safety Assessment
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide professional nursing care in accordance with American Nurses Association standards and Code of Ethics
- Provide clinical care in correctional settings at Downtown Detention Center or Denver County Jail
- Provide infant, pediatric, and adult clinical care
- Provide preventive, emergent, crisis-response, triage, acute-care, and behavioral-health care
- Provide specialty care including eating disorders, oncological care, and IV therapy
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms, vital signs, and changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Develop and modify patient care and treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions
- Consult and 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 potential health or safety problems
- Provide health education, disease prevention, and aftercare instruction
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients
- Administer, document, and reassess medications
- Perform Lead/Relief Charge Nurse duties
- Apply environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive decision-making in a high-security correctional environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Associate's Degree required
- One year of experience in a direct patient care setting required
- Less than 1 year of Correctional Care experience preferred
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- RN-Registered Nurse license from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required
- Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/Process/Performance and accrediting body standards
- Completion of 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
- Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer
Benefits
Comp & perks- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- Comprehensive well-being programs
- On-site employee fitness center
- Nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs
- Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center
- Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) eligible employer
- Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer