Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, assists in developing and implementing initial training, future training and care team development programs for assigned areas. Conducts ongoing education for the team and is responsible for assuring the competency of the professional nurse and unlicensed personnel in those assigned areas. Evidence of competency is reviewed and documented at least annually and is based upon the most recent evidence and best practices. Lead the departments evidences base orientation program. Adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing practice / process and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics (2015)* to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and 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."

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance and accrediting body standards.

* Strong understanding and display of the principals of customer service as it applies to patients, staff and the community.

* Ability to assist in identifying ways to promote quality patient-centric care and maintain Denver Health's high level of patient satisfaction.

* Ability to work effectively in a team matrix environment. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels and in a cross functional environment.

* Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary staff, charge nurses, clinical nurse educator(s), and Nursing Managers, providers, executive leadership to provide care to patients with respect to their uniqueness using informed judgment, competence, individual qualifications, and collaboration with the health care team.

* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of assessment findings as they relate to the disease process and continuum of care.

* Supports compliance with national patient safety goals, accrediting agency standards, and quality initiatives.

* Evaluates practice in relation to professional standards, statues, regulatory requirements, hospital and departmental policies, and standards of care.

* Promotes quality care by redefining priorities for care based on evaluation of healthcare consumer/family response or changing condition.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Master Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Experience:

3 years direct patient care nursing experience required.

Credentials:

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or a participating compact state required.

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) from American Heart Association or Red Cross required.

National board certification is a preference and encouraged for all nurse leaders.

*Specialty certifications as required or recommended per unit.

All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Location: Downtown Denver Jail and County Jail.

Shift: 4 - 10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday. Must be flexible to works days or nights.

Work Type: Full time

Pay Range:

Minimum: 35.03

Midpoint: 44.19

Maximum: 53.34

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, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 525-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 8 family health centers, 15 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, the Denver Public Health Department, an HMO, and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located just south of 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. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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."