Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Pulmonary Clinic

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

16d•$37 - $48

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Adult Pulmonary Clinic. At National Jewish Health, nursing contributes to a positive care experience for patients and families that is life-changing and healing. Nurses collaborate with other health professionals to provide outstanding patient-centered care, health education, and disease management. We seek to ensure this level of excellence through evidence-based practice, embracing research and innovation, and by preparing the next generation of nursing professionals while striving to continuously educate ourselves. Our team is looking seeking a candidate who is ready to grow in their professional career, has great communication skills, enjoys an excellent culture, and is a team player. What do we do? We diagnose and treat adult patients with a variety of common and unusual respiratory diseases. Why National Jewish Health? As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation for more than 120 years, our faculty and staff are widely recognized for excellence in the treatment of lung diseases. We also conduct basic science, clinical and translational research in the areas of asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, sleep disorders, and other related conditions. Our programs integrate clinical care and research across subspecialties. Position Summary Accurately plans and provides professional nursing care for patients, groups, or populations a systematic approach incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care using a variety of formats, tools, and technologies. The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse works in a specialty care clinic and 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 the area of practice. Essential Duties Systematically collects or supervises the collection of focused data relating to health needs and concerns of a patient, group, or population in the ambulatory clinic setting. Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or health-related problems or issues. Identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient, group, or population. Develops a plan that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or populations and acts on plan of care. Ensures the plan of care reflects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age, educational, and psychosocial differences of individual patients, groups, or populations. Practices care coordination and transition management (CCTM) coordinating the delivery of care in the ambulatory clinic setting and across health care settings. Employs educational strategies that promote individual, community, and population health and safety. Evaluates progress toward attainment of stated outcomes in plan of care. 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 ambulatory care nursing and improve patient outcomes. Other Duties Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Functions as a preceptor as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing required, BSN preferred.
Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) License and current BLS certification required upon hire for all areas.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Systematically collects or supervises the collection of focused data relating to health needs and concerns of a patient, group, or population in the ambulatory clinic setting.
Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or health-related problems or issues.
Identifies expected and/or desired outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient, group, or population.
Develops a plan that identifies strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or populations and acts on plan of care.
Ensures the plan of care reflects the cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age, educational, and psychosocial differences of individual patients, groups, or populations.
Practices care coordination and transition management (CCTM) coordinating the delivery of care in the ambulatory clinic setting and across health care settings.
Employs educational strategies that promote individual, community, and population health and safety.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of stated outcomes in plan of care.
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 ambulatory care nursing and improve patient outcomes.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Functions as a preceptor as assigned.

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.