Procedural Nurse - Dermatology, Aurora

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Procedural Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in a procedural setting at a proficient level, in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice, with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient in the procedural environment before, during, and after procedures to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes, and maximize available resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, biological science, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification.
Complies with applicable University of Colorado School of Medicine, Community Practice mandatory education and training.
Maintains all required licensures and certifications for the position.
Must be able to travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, at all levels, including physicians, leadership, and staff.
Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding.
Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures.

Nice To Haves

Vascular Nurse experience.
Four or more (4+) years of registered nursing experience in a procedural/OR setting.
Bilingual, Spanish-speaking.
Moderate sedation experience.
Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area.
Kronos/EPIC experience.

Responsibilities

Performs circulating functions before procedures, including preparing the procedural environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing the patient’s medical record and the surgeon’s notes to ensure all prerequisites and preferences are met.
Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times.
Performs circulating functions during procedures, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field, and controlling traffic into, out of, and around the room.
Performs scrub functions as needed, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure, and performs equipment counts with colleagues.
Provides nursing care to a complex, moderate acuity procedural patient population in a technically complex environment.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies (CDPHE, CMS, OSHA, etc.)
Ensures compliance with all infection control standards.