Colorado Coalition for the Homeless·Las Animas County, Colorado
The Registered Nurse will provide skilled, patient-centered nursing care within a trauma-informed, harm-reduction model, conducting triage assessments and educating patients on managing acute and chronic health conditions. This role involves administering medications, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, facilitating access to internal programs, and serving on the Substance Use Disorder treatment team.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days
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.
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.
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Lyons Health Center (FLHC) is a key member of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) team, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to homeless and at-risk individuals.
In this role, you will apply your clinical expertise within an integrated, trauma-informed care model, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the complex health needs of our diverse patient population.
Your commitment to patient-centered care, coupled with a deep sense of empathy and social responsibility, will drive your efforts to empower patients and improve their overall well-being.
This position requires adaptability, resilience, and a proactive approach to overcoming the barriers that often limit access to healthcare for the most vulnerable members of our community.
In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date. The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance. Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete.
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The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
Certification in Basic Life Support.
\n $37.40 - $44 an hour where a candidate is placed in the compensation range depends on total relevant years of experience \n
The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.
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.
Candidates must possess current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Colorado and Basic Life Support certification, along with a degree in nursing (ADN, BSN, or MSN). Preferred qualifications include experience in ambulatory, public, community, mental health, emergency, or critical care nursing, especially with diverse or marginalized populations.
Market context
Colorado nursing roles like this often draw steady demand from home health and hospice settings, where employers look for RNs who can work independently and manage patient care in the field. These positions are competitive because a current Colorado RN license, prior nursing experience, reliable transportation, and familiarity with HCHB can all strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, driving documents, and home health or hospice experience before applying.
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