Registered Nurse (RN) - MIDC Procedures

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to join its Minimally Invasive Diagnostic Center (MIDC), a specialized outpatient endoscopy unit providing advanced pulmonary and gastrointestinal diagnostic services. The RN provides nursing care across pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery phases; circulates during bronchoscopy, endoscopy, and other diagnostic procedures; and assists with specialized motility testing and diagnostic evaluations. The position involves coordinating care, educating patients and families, and collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams in a patient-centered setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements. The RN plans and provides professional nursing care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role facilitates and manages care coordination across the healthcare continuum and uses the nursing process with interdisciplinary teams to provide safe, personalized care. The RN demonstrates competencies in the area of practice and may assist with crisis intervention, answering-service coverage, interdepartmental problem-solving, and safe care. The position also supports teamwork, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, research, and ongoing professional learning. National Jewish Health describes itself as the nation's leading respiratory hospital, with 125 years of experience treating respiratory, immune, and related diseases. The organization emphasizes innovation, research, clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications within 45 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Certification in a relevant specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient data and information, and assess patient problems and needs in procedural areas.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential problems and communicate concerns to providers.
Develop individualized plans of care with appropriate expected outcomes, accounting for patients’ cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age-related, educational, and psychosocial differences.
Provide nursing care throughout pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery phases.
Circulate during bronchoscopy, endoscopy, and other diagnostic procedures to support patient safety and clinical care.
Assist with specialized motility testing and diagnostic evaluations.
Collaborate with providers and healthcare professionals to facilitate efficient workflows and coordinate care.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using the nursing process and independent nursing judgment.
Facilitate medical care, carry out provider orders, and document care in the electronic medical record.
Educate patients using approaches responsive to their individual needs and concerns.
Maintain competence in the assigned practice area.
Participate in nursing and healthcare projects, activities, and committees.
Use evidence-based practice and research strategies to advance nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
Participate in the hospital’s Code Blue response team as needed.
Provide crisis intervention, answering-service coverage, and interdepartmental problem-solving as applicable.
Serve as a preceptor or Clinical House Supervisor when assigned, and may guide the work of nursing and support staff.
Follow institutional and departmental policies, safety procedures, infection-control requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Report to work as scheduled and on time; work respectfully with others and comply with required training and workplace standards.

Benefits

Multiple Cigna medical plan options.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available with some plans.
Paid time off for vacation and sick days, plus six paid holidays.
Dental and vision coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions after two years.
Wellness incentives of 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 through a Childcare Flexible Spending Account with an annual employer contribution.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance plans, with optional buy-up choices.
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Plan coverage options.
Discounts on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.