RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES - NIGHT

We are recruiting for a motivated RN Charge Nurse, Denver CARES - NIGHT to join our team!

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Department

Denver CARES - Detox

The following positions within Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Psychiatric Emergency Services, CARES, and Outpatient Behavioral Health Services are offering the opportunity to enroll in a program offering a cash incentive to recognize your work treating patients with substance use disorders. This program is sponsored through the ACCESS (Advancing Careers, Competencies, and Equity in Substance Treatment Services) grant. Employees must be >

0.6 FTE to be eligible. 50% of the bonus will be received 90 days after signing the program contract. Program is available until grant funds are exhausted.

• Registered Nurses (RNs) may earn up to $7,500
• Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) may earn up to $3,500
• Care Navigators may earn up to $3,508

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Denver CARES RN Charge Nurse performs supervisory functions for professional nursing and supportive staff who provide clinical care to an acute, patient population withdrawing from substances and seeking therapeutic, residential treatment. Therapeutic communication skills, verbal de-escalation skills, and an understanding of the Behavioral Health Administration's statues for Withdrawal Management and ASAM Services are recommended. The Denver CARES RN Charge Nurse works in a 24 / 7 free-standing facility, in which independent decision making and the collaborative teamwork are required.

Under general supervision, the RN Charge Nurse adheres 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. This position applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, and clinical competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the "Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Essential Functions :

Education :

Work Experience :

1-3 years Two years of professional nursing experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Licenses :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$42.36 - $65.66 / hr

Benefits

Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Tuition reimbursement & assistance

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All 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, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.