Colorado Nonprofit Association

Registered Nurse

Job Description

Position: Registered Nurse

Classification: Non- Exempt

Reports to: Chief Clinical Officer

Location: Denver, CO 

Schedule: * Split time between both Denver Facilites

                                       Mon 10am-6:30pm

Tues-Friday 8am-4:30pm

2^nd Saturday of every month 9am-1:30pm

About Us

At Colorado Health Network (CHN), we recognize that our greatest asset is our people. We are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals with lived experiences to apply, as these unique perspectives enrich our work and strengthen our connection to the communities we serve.

Our team thrives on the collective strengths of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, HIV status, and beyond. We celebrate all who seek to contribute to our mission and serve those in need. When you join CHN, you’re joining a culture that values service, innovation, wellness, and anti-oppression.

If you are passionate about making a tangible difference, empowering individuals, and working in a collaborative, inclusive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Position Summary: Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare, consumer safety, and quality outcomes. Assists with providing direct patient care for those disproportionately at risk for acquiring or living with HIV/HCV.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides direct care coordination services for patients
• Screens patients and arranges initial appointments
• Leads client intake process including reviewing the program, ensuring completion of enrollment paperwork
• Provides patient education (e.g. risks and benefits of Suboxone or Vivitrol, symptom management/withdrawal, understanding pain)
• Thoroughly performs focused assessments and documents patient’s signs and symptoms
• Accurately and appropriately documents client behaviors and self-reports
• Monitors lab tests, e.g. urine toxicity, blood tests
• Assists with patients’ stressors and resources as they arise
• Obtains prior authorizations and coordinates with pharmacies for medications
• Enhances patient follow-up and program adherence
• Consults with prescribers and behavioral health providers
• Communicates patient status changes to the Care Team – teaming with provider, primary care provider, behavioral health provider, nurse, pharmacists, and other internal and external supports on patient’s Care Team
• Completes external referrals for medical needs
• Maintains DEA list of active patients
• Prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations and treatments
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Observe/record patient behavior and performs initial health screening and diagnostic exams
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patient’s