Part Time Registered Nurse - 1842

Affordable Rent; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Rent seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate care to people experiencing homelessness and at-risk populations. You will apply clinical expertise in an integrated, trauma-informed model to address physical, emotional, and social health needs.

Responsibilities include triage, medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Strong EHR documentation and a commitment to reducing healthcare barriers are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires an accredited nursing degree and current RN license in Colorado.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Experience with ambulatory, community, or mental health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care aligned with community standards and protocols.
• Deliver patient-centered care within trauma-informed, harm-reduction models.
• Conduct rapid triage assessments in person and by phone and advise on care.
• Administer medications safely according to protocol.
• Educate patients on chronic and acute conditions, including diabetes and hypertension management.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual English-Spanish

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Master's in Nursing

Colorado RN license

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, compassionate care to people experiencing homelessness and other at-risk individuals. This role applies clinical expertise within an integrated, trauma-informed care model to meet the complex health needs of a diverse patient population. The RN promotes patient-centered care and improved well-being through adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to reducing barriers to healthcare.

Duties/Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provides skilled nursing care consistent with community standards and CCH protocols.
• Delivers patient-centered care within an integrated, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, harm-reduction model that addresses patients' physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Conducts rapid, accurate triage assessments in person and by phone, and provides care recommendations in line with SSHC nursing protocols.
• Administers medications safely and effectively according to protocol.
• Educates and empowers patients on common chronic and acute conditions, including diabetes management, hypertension management, nutrition, wound care, infectious disease, gender-affirming care, family planning (parenting, adoption, abortion), and disease prevention.
• Oversees care for patients with transitional, chronic, and complex health conditions.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and coordinates care across internal CCH programs.
• Provides treatment services as a member of an OBH-licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment team, including case management, crisis services, initial intake screenings, individual medication-assisted treatment (MAT) counseling, and withdrawal assessment scales.
• Mentors and precepts new nurses and nursing students to build their clinical skills and confidence.
• Facilitates patient access to internal programs, including health outreach and housing support services.
• Provides nursing services as needed across CCH programs and facilities.
• Participates in team-based and interdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives.
• Engages in ongoing professional development.
• Attends required disciplinary, interdisciplinary, suite, quality improvement, and all-staff meetings.
• Ensures timely, accurate documentation of all patient interactions, clinical services, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Certifications

• Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Basic Life Support Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Bi-lingual English-Spanish and/or ASL preferred.

Experience

• Experience in ambulatory, public, community, mental health, emergency, or critical care nursing preferred.
• Pediatric nursing experience and familiarity working with diverse or marginalized communities are highly desirable.

Job Competencies

• Sound critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the needs of people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.
• Proficiency in EHR use and documentation compliance.
• Ability to triage, assess, and provide urgent care following clinic protocols.
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, universal precautions, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, HIPAA).

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCH provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Company.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching during shift.

• Frequent use of computer systems and telephones throughout the day.
• Must be able to hear and see to assess patient needs and communicate effectively.

Percentage of work time spent on activity → 0% - 24% 25% to 49% 50% to 74% 75% to 100%

• SEEING: Must be able to read computer screens and printed documents.
• HEARING: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and others.
• STANDING/WALKING: Must be able to stand and walk appropriately.
• CLIMBING/STOOPING/KNEELING: Must be able to climb, stoop, or kneel as required.
• LIFTING/PULLING/PUSHING: Must be able to lift, pull, or push as required.
• GRASPING/FEELING: Must be able to write, type and use telephones.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to infectious diseases and handling of medical equipment.
• Work primarily in a clinical setting with potential for variable hours.
• Ability to work day, evening or weekend clinic as scheduled or appropriate.