RN - Recuperative Care, Trauma‑Informed & Housing Support

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Plans

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement savings matching

Extensive paid time off

Job summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Recuperative Care at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides high-quality, compassionate healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role integrates trauma-informed care and supports patients recovering from illness or injury in a dedicated Recuperative Care program.

Join a team-focused environment with flexible scheduling and a commitment to quality improvement, education, and community partnerships to enhance health, housing, and stability for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through accepted community standards of quality healthcare.
• Works with local hospitals, community clinics, social service agencies, and other programs to ensure 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.
• Administers medications safely and effectively according to protocols.
• Educates and empowers patients with health education and information on chronic and acute conditions.
• Mentor and precept new nurses and nursing students.
• Facilitates access to internal programs such as health outreach and housing support services.
• Participates in team-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Attends required meetings and documents patient interactions in the EHR.

Skills

Colorado RN licensure

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Recuperative Care at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless provides high-quality, compassionate healthcare to individuals experiencing homelessness. The role integrates trauma-informed care and supports patients recovering from illness or injury in a dedicated Recuperative Care program.

Join a team-focused environment with flexible scheduling and a commitment to quality improvement, education, and community partnerships to enhance health, housing, and stability for