Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Gastroenterology Clinic

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

19d•$37 - $48

About The Position

The Adult Gastroenterology Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders of the digestive system. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. The Adult Gastroenterology Clinic at National Jewish Health has a long history of employee longevity, teamwork, and fun. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn new skills, be part of a well-run clinic, and enjoy all the benefits working at National Jewish Health has to offer. As the leading respiratory hospital in the nation, National Jewish Health is pioneering a new preventive and personalized medicine era. By combining our efforts in comprehensive care, academic education, and ground-breaking research, we're able to develop treatments that help our patients live more productive lives. We breathe science so our patients can breathe life. If you believe in working for an organization where Breathing Science is Life, we invite you to join our team! 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.