Registered Nurse, Full-time, Englewood, CO

Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Me•Englewood, CO

About The Position

Under supervision, the Registered Nurse provides care to patients with wounds and/or provides HBO treatment. The role includes case management, clinical duties, and administrative duties. The nurse functions as an expert clinician in assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating care for patients with wound and skin disorders, and works in collaboration with patients and physicians. The position may require light ground and/or air travel. Employees are expected to participate in cross-training initiatives and may assist with onboarding and training new team members.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved agency.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience in wound care.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Meet employment health-clearance requirements, which may include vaccination or immunity documentation and tuberculosis testing; employees are responsible for obtaining required documentation at hire and as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 3 years.
Wound care certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within 3 years.
Experience in an outpatient wound care clinic preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and document patients’ health status in the electronic medical record (EMR), using objective and subjective information from observations, exams, interviews, and written records.
Collaborate with patients and physicians to develop plans of care based on nursing assessments and diagnoses, with interventions intended to achieve expected outcomes.
Identify community resources needed for continued care and make referrals.
Implement plans of care and nursing interventions, including entering nursing orders electronically, providing or assisting with direct care, and determining responsibilities that can safely be assigned or delegated.
Explain plans of care to patients in an understandable manner and provide thorough patient education.
Complete thorough and accurate EMR documentation in a timely manner and according to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Apply continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate competence using equipment relevant to the position and knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for patients with wound and skin disorders.
Support the Clinical Nurse Manager with staff competency activities at 90 days, annually, and as required.
Support the Clinical Nurse Manager’s efforts to manage clinical staff and enforce policies and procedures, including daily EMR charting.
Adhere to company, hospital, and accrediting-body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
Participate in cross-training initiatives to build versatile skills, provide backup during absences, and support clinic operations.
Protect patient information and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
May participate in onboarding and training new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits for eligible full-time employees and their dependents, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
Employer-paid basic life insurance.
Buy-up life insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Pet insurance.
401(k) with a retirement readiness tool.
Employee discount program.
Generous paid time off.
Holiday pay.