We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN)- Correctional Care (Nights- 0.9 FTE) to join our team!

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　　DepartmentDenver Sheriffs

　　Job Summary

　　Under general supervision, the professional nurse adheres to the AmericanNurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing andperformance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcareconsumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices, andcompetence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence inhealthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of HumanCaring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC,FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."The Correctional Care nursing staff provides clinical care at either DowntownDetention Center or the Denver County Jail. These environments of care have ahigher level of clinical acuity and environmental hazard than inpatient andambulatory nursing settings based on the nature of the facility. The detentioncenters employ a high level of security, which impacts daily workingconditions, including both personal and institutional safety and clinicaloperations. Environmental awareness, critical thinking, and decisive,decision-making skills are required in the correctional care setting.

　　Essential Functions:

　　Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includesinfant, pediatric, and Adult clinical care (10%)Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includespreventive care, emergent care/crisis response, triage skills, generalacute care skills, and behavioral health skills (10%)Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includesspecialty skills such as eating disorders, oncological care, and IVtherapy (10%)Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition andvital signs (10%)Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (5%)Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responsesand conditions (5%)Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses andconditions (5%)Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan,implement and evaluate patient care (5%)Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity (5%)Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel (5%)Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments (5%)Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identifypotential health or safety problems (5%)Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease preventionand after care (5%)Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent or disabled patients(5%)Medication administration, documentation, and reassessment (5%)Perform Lead/Relief Charge Nurse duties (5%)Education:

　　Associate's Degree RequiredWork Experience:

　　1-3 years One year experience in a direct patient care setting Requiredless than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferredLicenses:

　　BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart AssociationRequired andRN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required andKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process /Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in amanner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to whocare/service is being provided.Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth anddevelopment over he life span, as well as demonstrating the ability toassess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriatecultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is beingdelivered/provided.Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standardsAbility to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients,employees, and the public.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situationsAbility to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and proceduresAbility to communicate clearly.Microsoft Office Suite required.EPIC documentation preferred.

　　ShiftNights (United States of America)

　　Work TypeRegular