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DepartmentDenver Sheriffs
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the professional 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. 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."
The Correctional Care nursing staff provides clinical care at either Downtown
Detention Center or the Denver County Jail. These environments of care have a
higher level of clinical acuity and environmental hazard than inpatient and
ambulatory nursing settings based on the nature of the facility. The detention
centers employ a high level of security, which impacts daily working
conditions, including both personal and institutional safety and clinical
operations. 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 includes
infant, pediatric, and Adult clinical care (10%)
Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes
preventive care, emergent care/crisis response, triage skills, general
acute care skills, and behavioral health skills (10%)
Maintain a broad and comprehensive nursing scope of practice that includes
specialty skills such as eating disorders, oncological care, and IV
therapy (10%)
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patient's condition and
vital signs (10%)
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records (5%)
Develop and modify patient care plans as indicated by patient's responses
and conditions (5%)
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient's responses and
conditions (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 identify
potential health or safety problems (5%)
Instruct individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
and 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 Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years One year experience in a direct patient care setting Required
less than 1 year Correctional Care experience preferred
Licenses:
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association
Required and
RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required and
Knowledge, 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 a
manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who
care/service is being provided.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and
development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to
assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate
cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being
delivered/provided.
Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards
Ability 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 situations
Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to communicate clearly.
Microsoft Office Suite required.
EPIC documentation preferred.
ShiftDays (United States of America)
Work TypeRegular