Staff nurse Jobs in Denver, CO

Staff Registered Nurse I

Job no : 497851

Work type : Staff Full-Time

Location : Denver, CO

Categories : Student Affairs / Services, Student Health / Counseling

Division : University Health & Counseling Serv

Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver.

SAIE supports students in their holistic development through advocacy, collaboration, and education, and we strive to be full partners in students' learning experience. SAIE values student centricity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; collaboration; adaptability; and accountability. The Division's strategic priorities are :

• Enrich the holistic student experience
• Elevate & Embed diversity, equity & inclusion
• Engage purposeful partnerships
• Enhance staff development, learning & wellbeing
• Enact sustainable practices & operations

SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education; Student Engagement; Fraternity and Sorority Life; Health and Counseling Center; Inclusion & Equity Education; Disability Services Program; The Cultural Center; Access & Transitions; Learning Effectiveness Program; Veterans and Military Resources; Student Outreach and Support; Student Rights & Responsibilities; Budget, Operations, and Division Resources; New Student Programs; Parent & Family Engagement; and Community and Driscoll Commons.

The Health & Counseling Center (HCC) is a fully integrated, on-campus, accredited college health center that provides a wide range of medical and mental health services. The University of Denver is deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence and Equity and seeks a full-time Registered Nurse who possesses cultural humility and a strong understanding of systems of oppression and can integrate those perspectives into all their work. This position works in the Medical unit at the HCC.

The mission of the HCC is to enhance overall student well-being and success through inclusive physical and mental healthcare, prevention, education, advocacy, and recovery support services. Most shifts are from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, with occasional shifts from 10 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm. Physicians, nurses, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health professionals staff the HCC. All students enrolled for academic credit (full-time or part-time, undergraduate, or graduate) may use the HCC.

The work environment is a busy office setting, which features a fast pace, frequent interruptions, daily contact with the public, and requires self-motivation. The environment involves balancing a variety of priorities and responding quickly to emerging problems. Office and patient care environments include : exposure to blood, body fluids and hazardous waste other than blood and body fluids; occasional exposure to toxins, and poisonous substances; occasional exposure to hazardous materials such as chemicals and liquid nitrogen; occasional exposure to dust, loud, unpleasant noises and combative situations; frequent exposure to communicable disease including COVID-19.

The University of Denver and the Health and Counseling Center are committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will advance this commitment through their research, teaching and / or service

Position Summary

The Staff Registered Nurse I position at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center is a fully benefited nursing position at the University of Denver Health and Counseling Center (HCC). This role is a 5 day per week (Monday-Friday) out-patient medical office position. This position provides direct patient care to a diverse body of University of Denver students including assisting providers with procedures, exams, and treatment while also assisting with various administrative duties within the HCC. Most shifts are from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, with occasional shifts from 10 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pm. This position offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, paid continuing medical education, and generous paid time off. An overview of benefits can be found at : https : / / www.du.edu / human-resources / benefits /

The well-qualified candidate should have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience, strong phone and in-person triage abilities and be able to establish empathic connections with DU students as a clinician while adhering to established DU and HCC policies and protocols. They should be familiar with and passionate about the medical needs of college students. They should be comfortable incorporating the values of inclusive excellence and multicultural humility into their daily work. This position requires medical knowledge and leadership skills to function independently while also performing duties under the direction of the providers. This position reports to the Associate Director of Medical Services, Medical Director, and Executive Director.

Essential Functions

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

Direct Clinical Service

Administrative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working Environment

Standard office environment, unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high, noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time, occasionally required to move about the office / campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule

This position requires employees to work onsite 8 : 00 am-5 : 00 pm Monday through Friday with some occasional shifts from 10 am to 7pm, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4 : 00 p.m. (MST) March 21, 2025.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number :

The salary grade for the position is 10.

Hourly Range :

The hourly range for the position is $32.57-$34.96.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits :

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application :

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and / or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised : February 19, 2025

Applications close : March 21, 2025