Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Testing

National Jewish Health • Denver, CO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

National Jewish Health is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing outpatient cardiology service. Our team engages with a wide variety of patient diagnoses and procedures and provides a mix of bedside clinical care and patient outreach. This position offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call required! The Registered Nurse (RN) position will work in an outpatient environment as part of a team with other care team members with patients in both Cardiology and Radiology. The position involves a variety of duties, including: Assisting patients by phone to prepare for procedures such as TEEs, Cath’s, Interventional Electrophysiology procedures, Cardiac CTAs, and MRIs (with sedation and/or pacemakers). IV placement to administer saline, contrast, and medications for Echocardiograms, Stress Echoes, Cardiac CTs, and MRI’s. Preparing patients and assisting the Radiology team with Cardiac CTAs and MRIs by administering medications and helping with bedside monitoring. Patient education about a variety of cardiac conditions. Why National Jewish Health? Non-sectarian National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. We are known worldwide for the treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. Position Summary Accurately plans and provides professional nursing care utilizing a systematic approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care. The Inpatient or Procedural RN is responsible and accountable for facilitation and management of care coordination across the healthcare continuum. Utilizes the nursing process to work with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe and personalized care. Demonstrates core competencies in their area of practice. The Inpatient/Procedural RN assists in providing crisis intervention, providing answering service coverage, interdepartmental problem-solving, and ensuring safe care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing required, BSN preferred.
• Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Current BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification required within 45 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in a relevant specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates proficient, skillful, and rapid assessment of patient problems and needs in the inpatient or procedural areas.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems or issues and communicates concerns to the provider.
• Identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient and ensures the plan of care reflects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age, educational, and psychosocial differences of patient.
• Collaborates with providers and other healthcare professionals to facilitate smooth and efficient inpatient or procedural workflows.
• Provides professional nursing care exercising independent judgment in utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Facilitates appropriate medical care, carries out provider orders, and documents care in EMR.
• Provides patient education using methods and approaches recognizing the specific needs and concerns of the individual patient.
• Completes and maintains competence in assigned area.
• Participates in projects, activities, committees, related to nursing and health care in clinical and organizational settings.
• Participates in evidenced based practice and research strategies to advance inpatient or procedural nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates as a member of the hospital’s Code Blue response team as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Functions as a preceptor or Clinical House Supervisor as assigned.
• May oversee and guide the work of other nursing and support staff.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level