About the Role
Join Denver Health, Colorado’s leading academic healthcare system, as a Registered Nurse – Outpatient Behavioral Health. In this role, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing opioid medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other behavioral health services.
As part of our ACCESS grant program, eligible RNs can earn up to $7,500 in bonus incentives for treating patients with substance use disorders. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your nursing career in an organization recognized nationally for quality and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver patient-centered care using ANA Standards of Nursing and the ANA Code of Ethics.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
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Safely administer medications and treatments according to policy.
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Support and educate patients and families, advocating for their needs throughout the care process.
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Supervise and train other clinic staff (medical assistants, care navigators, etc.) to ensure safe, high-quality care delivery.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to quality outcomes.
Qualifications
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Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
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Licensure: Current Colorado RN license (DORA) and active BLS certification (AHA).
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Experience: 1–3 years of direct patient care (behavioral health or correctional health preferred).
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Skills: Strong critical thinking, calm in emergencies, excellent communication, and ability to use EPIC EMR (preferred).
Benefits & Perks
Denver Health offers one of the best benefit packages in Colorado healthcare:
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Up to 27 paid days off per year
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Employer retirement plan contribution up to 9.5%
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Generous health, dental, vision coverage with low premiums
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Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
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Tuition reimbursement & professional development opportunities
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Loan forgiveness eligibility (PSLF, NHSC, CHSC) + free loan coaching
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On-site fitness center & wellness classes
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Discounts on childcare, travel, and national brands
About Denver Health
Located just minutes from downtown, Denver Health is Colorado’s essential safety-net institution, serving more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children each year. Our integrated healthcare system includes a Level I Trauma Center, 555-bed medical center, family health centers, school-based health clinics, and more.
We are committed to our values of Respect, Belonging, Accountability, and Transparency, and we proudly serve as an anchor institution for the Denver community.
Why Join Us?
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Make a real impact on patients battling opioid use disorder and behavioral health challenges.
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Be part of a mission-driven health system recognized as a national model of care.
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Advance your career through professional pathways, shared governance, and clinical advancement programs.
📌 Apply today and help transform lives through compassionate behavioral health nursing at Denver Health.