Registered Nurse - Micro Community - SSHC - 10448

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 

·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible. 

·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services. 

·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve. 

·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development. 

·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.  

The Registered Nurse plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to homeless and at-risk individuals. This position requires clinical expertise within an integrated, trauma-informed care model, focusing on the complex health needs of a diverse patient population. The RN is essential in promoting patient-centered care and improving overall well-being through adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming healthcare barriers.

This health outreach role focuses on health outcomes within an integrated outreach team. As part of the Micro Community grant, this role focuses on improving access to people experiencing homelessness who are now residing in one of the established micro communities. The RN is an integral part of Community Health services. The nurse is responsible for creating and maintaining an active care management process for patients living in the non-congregant shelter they are assigned. The nurse works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support individuals in their transition to a stable housing environment. The nurse provides services in the community within the framework of professional nursing ethics and state and city regulatory guidelines. This is a field-based position and requires at least 80% of services to be provided to consumers in their transitional shelter, temporary or permanent clinic space and other community locations. The nurse provides direct nursing services to consumers of Community Health.

Hours are generally 7:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F, totaling 40 hours. Shifts can be four 10’s or 5 8’s.

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. 
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan. 
• Vision insurance.  
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses. 
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage. 
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members. 
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting. 
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year. 

• Provide skilled nursing care according to community standards and CCH protocols.
• Deliver comprehensive patient-centered care, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Conduct rapid and accurate triage assessments, providing appropriate care recommendations.
• Educate patients on managing chronic and acute health conditions.
• Administer medications safely and effectively as per protocols.
• Facilitate access to internal programs such as the Stout Street Health Center, the Stout Street Recuperative Care Center and housing support services.
• Oversee care for patients with transitional, chronic, and complex health conditions.
• Mentor new nurses and nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence.
• Ability to perform quick and accurate triage assessments with appropriate recommendations of care as outlined in SSHC nursing protocols via telephone or in-person
• Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team and coordinates care with internal programs.
• Provide nursing services as needed to all CCH programs and facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ambulatory, public, community, mental health, emergency, SUD, complex care coordination, case management or critical care nursing experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with diverse or marginalized communities are highly desirable.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• 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.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.