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Job SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) in Recuperative Care plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness. This position requires clinical expertise within an integrated, trauma-informed care model, with a focus on patients recovering from illness or injury. The Recuperative Care program is a unique program supporting individuals who have been discharged from the hospital, who are too frail or complex to properly heal on the streets or in a shelter.
Patients stay in the program and have access to clinical staff 24/7. The program comprises multiple disciplines working together to deliver holistic, integrated care. We offer a schedule that supports flexibility and a team environment where we all get a say in quality improvement efforts. The Recuperative Care program isn't just a facility or a team of roles; it is a community of healing. We would love you to join and be a part of that!
Essential Job Functions* Provides nursing care through accepted community standards of quality healthcare.* Works with local hospitals, community clinics, social service agencies, and other CCH programs to ensure appropriate continuity of care.* Triages and supports program referrals based on patient acuity, program requirements, and bed availability.* Conducts rapid and accurate triage assessments both in-person and via telephone, providing appropriate care recommendations according to nursing protocols.
* Administers medications safely and effectively according to protocols. * Educates and empowers patients by providing appropriate health education and information, addressing common chronic and acute health conditions such as diabetes management, hypertension management, nutrition, wound care, infectious disease, gender-affirming care, and family planning.* Mentor and serve as a preceptor to new nurses and nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
* Facilitates access to internal programs such as health outreach and housing support services. * Participates in team-based or interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives. * Attends required disciplinary, interdisciplinary, suite, quality improvement, and all-staff meetings. * Ensures timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions, clinical services, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR).
* Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Summary* A degree in nursing from an accredited college or university is required.* Colorado licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).* 2 years minimum experience in ambulatory, public, community, mental health, emergency, hospice, or critical care nursing is preferred. * Experience or familiarity with serving diverse or marginalized communities, including those experiencing homelessness, is preferred.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.