Registered Nurse – Float Pool

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

31d•$69,160 - $93,850•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Clinic Registered Nurse Float Pool position provides flexible nursing coverage across University of Colorado Community Practice clinics, specialties, and care teams based on patient care and operational needs. The nurse adapts to different clinical environments, patient populations, and workflows while applying established nursing standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. The role requires independent clinical judgment, critical thinking, accountability, and prioritization within the RN scope of practice, in collaboration with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care. The position is based onsite in the Denver Metro area and requires travel to alternate locations as assigned. The successful applicant must hold a current Colorado Registered Nurse license and current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross. Required licensure, certifications, and continuing education must be maintained. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, or healthcare provider-level CPR certification from the American Red Cross.
Maintain all required licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
Must be able to work in person and travel to alternate locations as assigned.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, leadership, and staff across affiliate organizations.
Ability to work within large, complex healthcare systems; analyze and interpret data; compile complex reports and develop presentations; and compose letters and memorandums.
Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people and stressful situations, and finish tasks in a timely manner.
For the intermediate level, two years of nursing experience.
For the senior level, four years of nursing experience.
A combination of education and related technical, military, or paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One to two or more years of job-related or clinic experience.
Bilingual Spanish-speaking ability.
ANCC nursing certification in a specialty area.
Experience with Epic, Kronos, and HealthStream.

Responsibilities

Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for physicians.
Perform telephone triage, provide patient education, and handle physician and pharmacy calls.
Take vital signs, record medical histories and symptoms, and ensure medical charts and laboratory results are available and complete.
Administer immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed.
Serve as a liaison between physicians and patients by responding to patient questions and concerns.
Report test results to patients as directed by the physician.
Provide flexible nursing coverage across Community Practice clinics, specialties, and care teams according to patient care and operational needs.
Coordinate care, administer medications, perform clinical procedures, document care, and provide follow-up care.