Registered Nurse - Ambulatory/Primary Care
About The Position
The Eastern Colorado Veterans Healthcare System (ECHCS) provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across a wide region, including Aurora, Denver, Lakewood, Golden, La Junta, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Salida, Lamar, and Burlington. ECHCS offers a range of medical services such as primary care, specialty care, mental health services, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Veterans can access advanced diagnostic services, dental care, pharmacy services, and telehealth options, ensuring high-quality, accessible healthcare tailored to their needs. The system is dedicated to delivering compassionate and professional care to enhance the health and well-being of veterans in these communities.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years' experience as a registered nurse.
- An ASN degree from an Accredited Nursing School Program.
- Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.
- Must have a current certification in Basic Life Support.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient education.
- Carry out physician orders; administer medications, oxygen, and a variety of treatments.
- Manage therapeutic devices such as respiratory and electrocardiograph machines and other medical equipment and supplies.
- Measure and assess vital signs, height, weight, and neurological status, visual acuity, and hearing.
- Screen patients for alcohol dependence, depression, etc.
- Collaborate and coordinate patient care with other healthcare providers.
- Assign and direct the patient care provided by ancillary nursing staff.
- Performs quality control for capillary blood glucose monitoring checks, fridge temperature checks, etc.
- Collect or assist in the collection of lab specimens where applicable.
- Recognize life-threatening emergencies and initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation.
- Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate to the situation.
- Answers and screens telephone calls, takes off and initiates medical orders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
