Registered Nurse - Orthopedics

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide professional nursing care, promote health, and support recovery for patients in a dedicated team environment.

You will perform individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment. Strong advocacy for patient-centered care is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year RN experience.
• Graduate from an approved RN program with clinical experience supervised by faculty or a preceptor.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid RN license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and emergency protocols, promoting patient safety in medication administration, procedures, and infection prevention.
• Evaluate health status through data collection and analysis to identify problems and develop care plans.
• Prioritize patient needs and triage in person or via telephone, implementing appropriate actions.
• Assess emergency situations and initiate suitable interventions.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
• Execute delegated medical functions, including medication administration and therapies, aligned with medical plans.
• Coordinate care across services, manage patient populations, and support the healthcare team through leadership and role modeling.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Skills

Customer service

Patient needs assessment

NPI & Taxonomy code (preferred)

BLS certification

Education

RN program graduate with clinical experience

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Role Overview

This position practices professional nursing by performing independent and delegated medical functions in accordance with accepted standards. Responsibilities include providing health promotion, supportive, and restorative care, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various conditions. The nurse builds strong relationships with members/patients, understanding their needs and responding promptly to deliver personalized care.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and emergency protocols, promoting patient safety in medication administration, procedures, and infection prevention.
• Evaluate health status through data collection and analysis to identify problems and develop care plans.
• Prioritize patient needs and triage in person or via telephone, implementing appropriate actions.
• Assess emergency situations and initiate suitable interventions.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and families.
• Execute delegated medical functions, including medication administration and therapies, aligned with medical plans.
• Coordinate care across services, manage patient populations, and support the healthcare team through leadership and role modeling.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Graduate from an approved RN program with clinical experience supervised by faculty or preceptor.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid RN license.

Additional Skills & Preferences

• Strong customer service skills and understanding of patient needs.
• Preferred: NPI and Taxonomy code, BLS certification.