Registered Nurse (Rn) Jobs

Benefits:

• $7,000 sign-on bonus
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• BenefitHubstate employee discount program
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planwww.copera.orgplus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Employee Wellness program MotivateMe
• Paid life insurance
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Eligible for partial tuition reimbursement after 1 year of state service

Minimum qualifications:

• Current, valid or licensure as a Registered Nurse from any state participating in the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). This license must be/or have been when active in good standing.

Job description:

This position delivers health care to detained or committed high risk adolescents in a locked, secure setting in accordance with the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) standards and other nationally recognized standards. This position provides primary care with responsibility for a continuum of care from the initial assessment through development and maintenance of health care including physical, psychiatric, and dental maintenance. Clinic hours for this position are day/afternoon/evening depending on the shift offered.

• Clinical Duties: Ensures the provision of patient care is within standards established by the State Nurse Practice Act and the Division of Youth Services medical policies, procedures, and protocols. Provides initial nursing assessments and triage of requests for health care submitted by youth. Works in collaboration with medical providers to obtain laboratory and other diagnostic procedures. Administers nursing care and provides the youth education for routine, urgent and emergent medical situations within scope of practice.
• Mental Health: Evaluates resident's mental status/mental health condition through interview, health screen, health appraisal and observation. Provides basic mental health intervention and refers to psychiatrist or mental health resource for further evaluation, intervention or transfer to a mental health institution in collaboration with behavioral health services staff.
• Medications: Follows national standards of care for safe medication administration within the state Nurse Practice Act and the Division of Youth Services policies, procedures and protocols. Transcribes, orders, prepares, and administers medications without error per prescribed provider's orders.

Facility & department description:

The Division of Youth Services (DYS) provides a continuum of residential and non-residential services that encompass juvenile detention, commitment, and parole. We invite you to explore the DYS website and learn about the services provided to youth, families, and local communities in the State of Colorado at: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/dys

​​​​Join CDHS and our mission to provide meaningful support services to Coloradans.
Build a career with various opportunities for growth—where we value a diverse culture and perspectives, respect work life balance, and offer exceptional benefits and a retirement plan to support you and your family. You care for Coloradans and we care for you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry
• Pediatrics
• Addiction Medicine

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brighton, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location