Registered Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: DCH Main

• Denver, CO, Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00Hourly, SUMMARY Oversight of medical care for all clients The provision of medications as prescribed by physicians. Implement policies pertaining to health of all staff and residents ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure and document that all clients receive physical exams, dental exams, eye exams and emergency care as prescribed by law. Assess each new residential client using a health questionnaire. Review status of immunizations on each resident and arrange needed immunizations. Provide a drop-in clinic two times a day for minor ailments of residents. Develop and update individualized health care plans as appropriate for clients Provide emergency treatment and referrals as needed. Order, dispense and monitor prescribed medications for clients. Manage first aid supplies. Send urine samples to State Health lab for drug testing and interpret results to staff. Participate in dorm team meetings pertaining to health issues of residents. Maintain medical files on each resident providing interim and discharge medical summaries. Process incident reports and medication error reports. Give PPD (tuberculosis) skin tests to all staff working directly with clients. Train and collaborate with health office assistants. Manage building wide health crisis, i.e. infectious disease outbreaks, lice, etc. Provide ongoing assessment of DCH environment including evaluation of building safety as it relates to health concerns (i.e. universal precautions) Assess client injuries resulting from incidents and document on incident reports. Conduct staff training for CPR and First Aid certification. Educational and Training Responsibilities Teach wellness classes to residents, i.e. hygiene, sex education, stress management, etc. Assist staff and residents in development of plans to deal with specific health care management issues such as diabetes mellitus, asthma, sexually transmitted diseases, etc. Presentations to staff on topics such as OSHA regulations and other health related needs Qualifications: Education and/or Experience Registered Nurse DORA nursing license CDE school nurse license Ability to be self directed Ability to work collaboratively Ability to make quick independent medical decisions Good organizational skills Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills